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AUvr^iv.  ..  .X  to  the  READERS  of  the  PSALMS. 

'"I  ""HE  C/lIef  defign  of  this  v.-ork  was  to  improrc  Pfalmcdy,  or  reUgions  Jinging^  and  to  cn- 
X  courai^e  the  frequent  practice  of  it  in  public  affemblies,  and  private  families, 
Tiith  more  konour  and  delight  ;  yet  the  author  hopes  the  reading  of  it  may  alfo  cn» 
tertain  the  parlour  and  the  clofct  with  devout  plcalure  and  holy  meditations.  There- 
fore he  would  requeft  his  rca<icn<;,  at  proper  feafons,  to  perufe  it  throCigh,  and  amon^ 
..40  Incred  hymns,  they  may  find  cut  feveral  that  fult  their  oivn  cafe  and  temper,  or 
tiie  circumftanccs  of  their  families  and  friends  ;  they  may  teach  their  children  fuch  as 
.^••e  proper  for  tlieir  age,  and  by  treafuring  them  up  in  their  memory,  they  may  be  fur 
xiiilicd  for  pious  retirement,  or  may  entertain  their  friends  v.  itk  holy  melody. 
Of  Chujtntr  or  Jindiug  the  Pfalm, 

The  rerufaj  of  the  w/iolcbook  v.iU  acquaint  every  reader  with  the  author's  method, 
and  by  cor.fuking  the  Index^  or  Table  of  CoKieaU,  annexed,  he  nay  find  hymns  very 
proper  for  many  occallons  of  tlie  Chrlilian  life  and  worfliip,  though  no  copy  of  Va- 
■viJ's  P falter  can  provide  for  all. 

Or,  if  he  remember  the  firfl  line  of  any  Pfalm,  the  TahU  cf  the  frf  Lines  will  dire(fl 
where  to  find  it. 

Or  if  any  {hall  think  it  beft  to  fing  al!  the  Pfalms  in  order,  in  churches  or  familics,V 
:X  may  be  done  v.ith  pro  lit. 

Of  Dividing  the  Pfuln: 

U  the  Pfalm  be  too  long  for  the  time,  orcuftomof  fmging,  there  arc /■(7(//^j  in  many 
of  them  at  which  yo'.i  may  properly  reft  :  Or  you  may  leave  out  thofe  verfes  which 
are  included  in  crotchets  [  ]  without  diP;urbing  the  fenfe  :  Or  in  fomc  places  you  may 
begin  to  ling  at  ?^ panfe. 

I)o  not  always  confin^i  yourfelres  to  ilx  Jlanza^^  but  fing  fevcn  or  eight,  rather  than 
confound  the  fenfe,  and  abuiethe  Pfalm  in  folemn  worfliip. 

Of  the  Jilar.ncr  of  Singitrr. 

It  were  to  be  wiflied  that  all  congregation-i  and  private  families  would  fing  as  they 
do  in  foreign  proteilant  countries,  without  reading  line  by  line.  Though  the  airthor 
has  do.ic  wlKit  he  co\ild  to  make  the  fer.fe  complete  in  every  line  or  two,  yet  many  in-' 
convjiicnces  will  always  attend  tiiisunliappy  manner  of  linging  ;  liut  where  it  cannot 
be  ah-^rcd,  thefe  two  things  may  give  fome  relief. 

Pirfi,  I,et  r:s  tiiany  as  can  do  it  bring  Pfi:!rj  Bod-  with  them,  and  look  on  the  words 
while  t}u::y  fing,  fofar  as  to  make  the  fciiic  eompj'cte. 

Se:nr:d!y,  Let  the  clerk  read  the  whole  Pfalm  over  r.loud  before  he  begins  to  parcel 
cut  the  lines,  that  the  people  may  have  fome  notion  of  what  they  ling,  and  not  be  forc- 
ed to  drag  on  heaviiv  through  eight  tedious  fyllabics  wlthoat  any  meaning,  until  the 
next  line  comes  tog-ve  the  fenfe  of  them. 

It  were  to  be  wiflicd  alfo  that  we  might  not  dwell  fo  long  upon  every  fmgle  nrte,  and 
prc.duce  th.e  fyllabics  to  fuch  a  tircfuine  extent  with  a  confraiit  uniformity  of  time  ; 
which  difgraces  the  mufiek,  and  puts  the  congregation  quite  out  of  breath  in  fmging 
live  or  hx  ftanzas  :  Whereas  if  the  method  of  ilnging  were  but  reformed  to  a  greater 
fpecd  in  pronunciation,  we  might  often  enjoy  the  pleafure  of  a  longer  Pfalm  Avith  lefs 
cxpenfe  of  time  and  breath  ;  and  our  Pfalmody  would  be  more  agreeable  to  that  of  the 
ancient  churches,  more  intelligible  to  others,  and  more  delightful  to  ourfelves. 
Of  the  Diiftn  cf  th:-  Pfalms. 
In  many  of  thefe  facred  Songs  It  is  evident  that  the  Pfalmift  had  feveral  diflincf^  cafes 
in  view  at  the  f:iitie  time :  As  ffilm  Ixv,  the  iirfl:  four  or  f.ve  verfes  defcribe  the  tempUy 
'.vovVxb  of  pray:r  end praife  :  the  following  verfes  reprefent  i\ie  providence  of  Cod  in  tb: 
fj.fins  of  the  \eJr.  So  in  Pflm  Ixvlii,  the  firft  fix  verfes  declare  the  v:ajefy  and  mercy  ef 
Ccd,  and  from  the  7tli  verfe  to  the  i6th,  Ifrael  isbrouglA  from  Egypt^  to  lii  divine  wor- 
ihip  at  'jcrvf alert.-  The  17th  and  iSth  are  a  prophefy  of  the  afetfcfi  rf  Chrif,  Verfe 
•i\\  '^ c.  delirribci  a  rd:\rious  proccj/ioiy  Sec.  The  like  may  be  obferved  in  many  other 
I'f  ?-ltns,  cfpccially  fuch  as  rcprofent  fome  com?-'licated  forrows  or  joys  of  the  Pfalmift. 
Now  it 'is  not  to  be  fuppofcd  that  Chrlfiians  iViould  have  ail  the  fame  diflin<5l  occaiicn 
of  mcditruion,  complaint,  or  jiraifc,  much  lefs  all  at  the  fame  time  to  be  mentioned 
before  Ciod  •  therefore  I  have  divided  many  Pfalms  into  feveral  parts,  ai.-d  difpofcd 


ADVERTISEMENT,  cff 


them  into  diAinA  Hymns  on  thofe  various  fubjccls,  that  may  be  proper  mutter  to" 
''rljlian   Pfalmody. 

Bdides,  that  exccfTive  long  tone  of  voice,  that  flretchcs  out  every  fyllable  in  oi:;- 
publick  tinging,  aWows  u:>  neither  time  nor  fpirits  to  fmg  above  fix  or  tight  fli.nzis  m 
once,  and  fomctimes  we  make  ufe  of  but  three  or  four  :  Therefore  I  have  reduced  ai- 
moft  all  the  work  into  Hymns  of  fuch  a  length,  as  may  fuit  the  ufual  cufioni-of  t^.■'• 
churches,  that  they  may  not  fing  broken  fragments  of  fenfe,  as  is  too  oltcn  done,  and 
fpoil  the  beauty  of  this  worfliip  ;  but  may  finifli  the  v.-hole  ibng  and  fubjccl  at  once. 

For  this  end  I  have  been  forced  to  tranfpofe,  or  omit,  fo me  verfes  ;  yet  I  think  \r 
will  be  fddom  found  tliat  I  have  omitted  any  ufcful  pfelm,  or  verfe,  whofe  fcnfe  is  ;ir  l 
abundantly  repeated  in  other  pans  of  the  book  :  and  what  i  have  left  out  in  one  u.c  - 
tre,  I  have  often  inferted  in  another. 

When  the  occalion  or  i'ubject  are  much  the  fame  througl\out  a  long  Pfalm,  I  hav 
cicher  abridged  the  verfes,. or  divided  the  Pfalm  h-'f  paufcs,  that  the  worfliip  may  not  be 
tirefome. 

INDEX  :  Or,  TABLE  to  find  a  Psalm  fmted  to  particuhr 
Subjects  or  Occasions. 

Note,  in  this  Table  I  ha-.-s  mi  dircBcd  to  trj  Jcjcyal  Paris  cr  J',Z£!rcs  of  ihc  Pfuhn,  hjl  ii 
JhoulJ  [treed  tea  great  a  CvnfufiuH  of  Piguns,  What  ii  fong-ji  in  any  Pfulm  trtay  cafily  he 
fmnd  liy  lurnLt^  <i  Lif  or  tivo  lacixvcrJ  or  fcrtisrdt  to  t'}}  dif.irM  Pans  or  Afrir.'s. 
2f  you  find  not  'u.-hat  IVird you  fsk  in  this  I'chlc^  fcl  another  of  the  ^ams  Siy^nif\.aii<.r.  :  Or 
Jlti  it  under  fome  of  tbs  more  trer.fral  Jl^arJ?  ;  fxb  cs,  (lod,  Chrift,  Church.,  Sri'ntt, 
Plalm,  Prayer,  Praifc,  AilUciioa,  Grace,  Delivcrc'icc,  Death,  &c.  Tic  f^ures  rfer 
to  the  Pfalms, 

A.  j  '  B.  • 

ADAM,  the  firft  and  fccoad,  their  do-  j'r>.\CM>!.IDING  foul  in  diftrcfs,  and  dc- 
minion,  Pfatm  8.  jX)  ferticn,  25  ;  rcitored,  ji  ;  pardoned, 

Afilic1ed,plty  to  them,  35,  41  ;  and  terapt- i      7?,  130. 

cd,  fupported,  55,  145, 146  ;  their  pray-  JBIeitng  ot  Cod  on  the  bufmefi  and  com- 
er, 102,  143  ;  faints    happy,    73,    21";^,  j     forts  cf  life,  127. 

xivth/ar/,  94. 
Aflii'Ilions,  hope  in  thera,  13,  42,  77  :  iuri- 

port  and  profit,  119,    livth   pari  ;  ia- 

ftrua:ion  by  them,  94>  ii?j  xviiith /Mr>*  ; 

fanclificd,  94,  119,  xviith  ^!>^r*' ;  courage 

In  them,  119,  xxiith fart  ;  removed  by  j 

prayer,  34,  107  ;  fubmi.Tion  to  them,  39, 

123,   131  ;  from  men,  fee  Perfccnnsft  ■  in  ! 

mind  and  bodv,  143  ;  trying  our  gracc^.  ! 


j     forts  cf  life 

L5le.{ra^.g5  of  a  family,  lig,  133  ;  cf  a  na- 
tion, -i.i,x^  147  ;  of  the  country,  65.  147 


■  Oi  a  perion,  x,  32,  112. 
Blood  of  ChrifL  clear, fmg  from  fin,  51, 
Bock  of  nature  and  fcripturc,  19, 119, 

part. 

Brotherlv  Icvc,  1-5-^  ;  reproof,  141. 
iJuilnciV  of  ]in:  blcfl,  127. 
C. 


69. 
ivth 


66, 119,  xyiith  part ;  without  rejection,  ]f^.\KZ  of  God  over  his  nxiiits,  34. 


39  ;  of  faints  and  fmners  diilerent,  94  ; 
gentle,  103  ;  moderated,  125  ;  very  rreat, 
77,  102,  143. 

Aged  faints  reflexion  and  hope,  71. 

All  feeing  God,  139. 

Angels,  guardian,  ^a,  91  ;  all  fubjedl  to 
Chrift,  89,  97  ;  praife  the  Lord,  103  ; 
prefent  in  churches,  138. 

Appeal  to  God  againfl  perfecutors,  7  ;  con- 
cerning our  fmcerity^i  39  ;  humility,  1 3 1. 

Afccnfion  of  Chrift,  24,  47,  68,  no. 

Affiftancefrom  God,  138,  144. 

Atheifm  pra^ical,  12, 14,  36  ;  punI{hed,io. 

Attributes  of  God,  36,  in,  14:,  147. 

Authoritv  from  God  . "  ',  8  ?. 


'O  Charity  to  the  poor-,  37,  41,  112  ;  and 


v/ith  imp 


rccations. 


jui:;ce,  15,113; 
.35. 

Chr.ftifcnicnt.     See  Afp.iaicns. 

Children  prail'ing  God,  8  ;  made   blefnng", 
127,  iz^^;  inftruAed,  34,  78.    ' 

Chrifl  the  fceond  Adam,  his  incarnation,  his 
dominion,  8  ;  liis  all-fulhcicncy,  16  ;  his 
afccnfion,  24,  68,  no;  the' churches 
foundation,  118  ;  his  coming,  the  figns  of 
it,  12  ;  his  condefcenfion  and  glorifica- 
tion, 8  :  covenant  made  with  him,  89  ; 
firfl  and  fecond  coming,  or  his  incarna- 
kingdom,  and  judgment,  96,  07,  9^  ; 
'^9 J  35  ;  his   death  an<j. 


tion, 

the  true  Dr.- 

rcfurrc:^h'cn. 


69  ;  ttic    cter.n  :* 


INDEX. 


Creator,  ici 

1,  8,21,72.  no;  our  example,  109; 
faith  in  his  blood,  51  ;  God  arid  man,  39  ; 
his  Ccd-head^  102  ;  our  hope,  4,51  ;  Iiis 
incr.rnation  and  facritice,  40  ;  the  King 
and  tht' church  his  Ipoufc,  45;  his  king- 
dom among  the  GcuHUsy  72,  87,  132;  hi^ 
love  to  enemies  35,  109  ;  his  majefty 
97,  99;  liis  mcdiiitorial  kingdom,  8v 
no  ;  h!s  obedience  and  death,  69,  hi^ 
perlonal  glories  and  government,  45  ; 
prailedby  childrtn,  8  ;  pricft  and  kin^;, 
no  ;  his  reliirrcclion  on  the  Lord's  dav 
r.i3  ;  ourilrcngth  and  ri;^hteoufncfs,  71  ■ 
his  fuilVnngs  and  kingdom,  i,  22,  69  ;  hi;- 
Julllrin-j;  for  our  falvation,  (>')  \  his  zcai 
and  ri?proac!i^j,  69. 

Chriftian    qualiCcations,   i ',    24  ;   church 
made  up  of  Jczus  and  G<:r!ti!ssy  87. 

Church,  its  beauty,  45, 4H,  122  ;  the  birth 
p!:ioc  of  faints,  8 7  ;  built  on  J-'fis  Chr-p 
118;  delight  and  fa fety  in  it,  27;  dcf- 
truclioncf  enemies  proceeds  from  thence, 
76;  gathered  and  fettled,  132  ;  of  th 
(:c:it}iis^  4/,  147  ;  God  i\-^\\U  ibr  her,  10, 
20,46;  G.7,/'x  pre  fence  there,  84,  132 
(•V/j  fpecial  delight,  87,  132  ;   GWVgar- 


ith  God,  63,  119,  iid  yjrt. 
Convcriion  and  joy,  126  ;  at  thr  afcenlion 

of  Chriji,  no  ;  of  Je-ivs  and  Gentiles,   87, 

96,  106. 
Corre(iHon.     See  AJ-iciion. 
Corruption  of  manners  general,  n,  12. 
Counftl  and  fupport  from    God,   16,    119, 

xivth  part. 
Jourage  in  death,  16,  17,  71  ;  in  pcrfccfl-^ 

tion,  119,  :i.\ iiih.  part. 
Covenant,  made   with  Chriji^  89  ;  of  grace 

uncliangeablc,  89,  io6. 
Creation   and   Providence,  33,    104,   135, 

136,  147,  148. 
Creature?,  no  t.uft  in   them,  33,  62,  146; 

vain,  and  God  all   fufficicnt,  ^t^  ;  praif- 

ing  God,  148. 

D. 

DAILY  devotion,  55,  139. 
Dav  of  humiliation  for  difappoint- 
mcnts  m  war,  60. 
Death  ana  refurreckion  of  Cbrljl^  16,  69  ; 
of  faints  a:id  lluners,  17,  37,  49  ;  and 
fuirerings  of  Chriji^  2i,  69  ;  deliverance 
from  it,  31  ;  and  pride,  49  ;  and  the  ref- 
urreclion,  49,  71,  09  ;  courage  in  it,  x6, 
17,  23  ;  the  eSedl  of  fin,  90. 


den,  92  ;  going  to  it,  122  ;  the  houfe  and  Defence  in  God,  3,  121 ;  and  falvation   ia 

care  of  GaJ,  135  ;  of  the   Jcil's  and  Gei!-\     God,  18,  61. 

iilcs,  87  ;  its  in^reafc,  67  ;  prayer  in  dif- Delaying  linncrs  warning,  95. 

t:efs,  80;  perftcuted,  f.-e  Jfcif.cutlv.-  ■  re-Delight  and  fafety  in  the  church,  17.4^. 

fton-d  by  prayer.  85, 10?,  X07  ;  its  fafe-i     84  ;  in  the  law  of  Ciod,  119,  vch,  viiith, 

tyin  n:;L;ooal  d..'r>.2ation.>,  46  ;  if.  the  fafe-'     and  xviiith  parts  i  in  God,  :( 8,  42:,   45* 

1 },  ?.ni  Iioaour  of  a  nation,  j  8  ;  the  fi>oufe      73,84. 

(1  Cf  <-■,.',  45  ;  't:^  wFrn-s57i  ai-d  order,  48  ;  Deliverance  begun  and  pcrfe(5>e(i.  85  ;  from 


defpair,  18  ;  from,  deep  diflrcfs,  34.  4© 
from  dvnth,  31,   118  ;  from   opprcl£on 
and  fa Tl hood,  56  ;  perfccution,  53,  94; 
by  prayer,  34,  4C,  85,  ia6  ;  from  (hip- 
wrcck,'i07;  from  flandcr,  31  ;  furprif- 


w.-atii  ;;j'iiuft  enemies  proceeds  thence 

76. 
Colonies  planted,  I07. 
Conifort,  holinefs  and  partlon,  4,  32,  119 

xifh  a;id  liith  f>art:,  and  fupport  in  God 

t6,  94  ;  from  ancient   Provulmces.   77,      ing,  12^)  ;  from  temptation,  3,  6,  13,  18  ; 

1 43 ';  of  life  hlef^,  127;  and  pardon,  X39.      from  a  tumult,  1 1 8. 
Comp.Tnyof  faints,  iv^,  107.  Defertion  and  diUrefs  of  foul,  I3i   25,   38, 

Complaint  of  ab'.Vnco  from  pviblic  worfhip,      14.V 

jiz;  of  iicknds,   6;   of  defertion,   13  ;  Dcfirc  of  knowledge,  n9,  ixth  ;?ffr/..  of  ho- 

-.Mide,athelfm,oonrLinon,oce,  10,  52;  of      linefs,  n9,  xith  part  ;.  of  comfort    and 

temptation,  I  v/sc-^-ral,   102;  of  quar-      deliverance,  x  1  <),  ^nth  p^rt  ;  of   quick- 

r.-lfomc  neimbou1-s.  no;  of   hta\/  afn      ening  grace,  x  19,  xvufh/ur/.^ 

ilicllon,  in  mind  andbodv,  143-  Def.)1i.tioi.s,  the  churches  fafety  m  thern,46. 

Compn.Iion  of  God,  103,  145,  147-  Defpair  and  hope  in^ death,  17,  49  ;  dchv. 

Communion  with  faints  io6,  133.  cranee,  from  it,  lo,  130. 

Confdllon  of  our  povertv,  16  ;  of  fm,  re- Devotion,  daily,  5Sy  1.34,    X4i  ?  on   z  hck; 

pentanceandpardQn,'^!,   3^,  JL    130.      bed,/>,  39-     i^^cma^hg,^'i^e,:.^g.LcrJsJuy. 

j^^  DircoVion    and   pardon,  25  ;  and  defence 

Confc'i'encc   tender,  119.    xiiith   part;  its      prayed  for,  5  ;  aud  hope,  4a.    SeeKno-ojU 

guilt  relieved,  12,38,  51,  130.  1      f-^^'^- 

Coritcntiuu  complained  of,  nc.  "  iDiicafe.     Sec  S!cin.-fs, 


I     N     D     E 


DIftrcfs  of  foul,  or  back-iliding  and  dtfcr- 

tion,  relieved,  51, 130. 
Dominion  of  man  over  creatures,  8. 
Doubts  and  fears  fupprcflcd,  3,  31,  143. 
Drunkard  and  glutton,  107. 
Duty  to  God  and  man,  15,  a4. 
Dwelling  with   God.     See  Heuicn^  Churcb^ 

&c.  E. 

EDUCATION,  religious,  34,  78. 
Egypt's  plagues,  105. 
f'nd  of  righteous  and  wicked,  i,  37. 
Enemies    overcome,   18  ;  prayed  for,  ^tS^) 

109  ;  deftroyed,  la,  48,  76. 
Envy  and  unbelief  cured,  37,  49. 
Equity  and  wifdom  of  Providence,  9. 
Eve»Ing  Pfalm,  4,  139,  141. 
Evidences   of   grace,  or    feIf-e«aminatIon, 

26  ;  of  fincerity,  18,  19,  139. 
Evil  times,    12  j  neighbours,    120;  magif- 

trates,  11,  58,82. 
Exaltation  of  Chrift  to  the  kingdom,  2,  21, 

22,  69,  72,  110. 
Examination  or  evidences  of  grace,  26, 139. 
Exhortation  to  peace  and  holincfs,  34. 
R 

FAITH  and  prayer  of  perfecuted  faints, 
35  ;  in  the  blood  of  Chrifl,  32,  51  ;  in 
divine  grace  and  power,  62,  130.  ! 

Riithfulnefs  of  God,    89,   105,  iii,    145,' 

146  ;  of  man,  15,  141 
Fahliood,  blafphemv,  &c.  12 


dencp,  n,2,y  104,  vkc.  our  defcr.ce,  and 
fiilvation,  3,  33,  61,  115  ;  eternal  am! 
fovcreign,  and  holy,  93  ;  etern-al  arui  n.r.n 
mortal,  90,  102  ;  faithfuincfs,  80,  105. 
Ill  ;  jjonued  r^nd  fmncrs  faved,  69  ; 
goodnefs  and  mercy,  iot^,  145  ;  gocdr:t! . 
and  truth,  145,  146  ;  governing  pov.vr 
and  goodnefs,  66  ;  great  and  good,  6Ji. 
144,  145,  147  ;  htart-fcarching,  139; 
our  only  hope  and  help,  142  ;  the  judge, 
9i  JO)  97  ;  ^nd  to  his  people,  145,  146; 
}ii&  majcfty,  97  ;  and  condcfccnfion,  113, 

144  ;  mercy  and  truth,  36,  89, 103, 136, 

145  ;  made  man,  8  ;  of  nature  and  grace, 
65  ;  his  perfections,  36,  11.T,  145,  147; 
our  portion,  and  Chrlft  our  hope,  4  ;  our 
])ortion  here  and  he;  eafltr,  73  ;  liis  pow- 
er and  majefly,  68,  89,  93,  96  ;  praifed 
by  children,  8;  our  i^rofervcr,  I2i,  138; 
prefcnt  in  his  churches,  84  ;  our  refuge: 
in  national  troubles,  46  ;  our  fhcpheid, 
23  ;  his  fov(.rei«ntv  &nd  goodnefs  to  ir.an, 
8,113,144;  our  fupport  and  comfort, 
94  ;  fupreme  governour,  75,  82,  93  ; 
vengeance  and  companion,  6^',,  97  ;  i:n- 
changeable,  89,  i.ii  ;  his  univerfal  do- 
minion, 103  ;  his  wifdom  in  his  worki, 
III,  139  ;  worthy  of  all  praifc,  145,  i.\t, 
150. 

15,  24,  112,  prcCt  znen,  not 


I  Good  v.-orks, 
and  oppref-l     God,  16. 
lion,  deliverance 'from  them,  12,  56.        iGocdnefs  of  God,  8,  103,  iir,  145,  146. 
r^^mily  government,  loi  ;  love  and  wor-'Gcfpcl,  its  glory  and  facccfi,  ic.  ^^f,   11- 
^iJP)  ^33  ;  bleffin:j;5,  128.  |     joyful  found,' 89,    98  ,  wcriiJp  "u.-.ti  . 

Fears  c.nd   doubts    fupprcft,  3,  31,  34  ;  in'     der,  48. 

the  wo-flitp  of  God,    89,  99  ;  of  God,  Government  of  Chnfi,  45  :.frc:n  Ga.\,  ; 


119,  y.inv.\  part. 
Flattery  and  deceit  complained  of,  12,  36.| 
Forgivcncfs.     See  Pardon. 
Formal  worfhip,  50. 
Frailty  of  man,  89,  90,  144 
Fretfiilr.efs  difcouragcd,  37. 
Friendfliip,  its  bleffings,  13: 
Funeral  Pfa!m,  89,  9a 
G. 
r^  ENTILES  given  to  Chrifl 


2,  22,  72 


Its  evidences,  or    \ 
139  ;  above    richc 


ciamiriaiion, 
26,  139;  above  richer,  144;  v  iihoiit 
merit,  16,  32;  of  Chriil,  45,  7-  ;  and 
providence,  33,  36,  135,  136,  147  ;  pre- 
ferving  and  r^froring,  138  ;  truti'i  aril 
protccUon,  57  ;  tried  by  a.llicli.m,  j>, 
J  ;  and  g'ory,  84,  97  ;  pci;donir^-, 


ov/nin7   tiie 


VJT  church,  45,  C<5,  73,  87  ; 

true  God,  47,  96,  98. 
t''lorifica:ion  and  condcfcenfion  of  Cl 

Olory  of  God   in   our   falvatio:-,  69; 

grace  proiTiifed,  84,  89,  97. 
Glutton,  78  ;  ^-r^-^  drunkard,  107. 
God  all  ia  all,  i,  7  ;  aU-frcin-,  139  ;  all-fuf- 

_fi<riin.\  16,  33  ;  his  bting,'attributC3,  and 


1. 


66,  12 
130, 
Guilt  of  confcience  rtTevcd,  31,  -38^  s^ 
H. 

HAPPY  fain?  and  curfed  i'mnc 
Hirven:,  65,  126,  147. 
ifi,  Health,  ficknefs  and  recoverv,  6,   30,   31', 

I     prayed  for,  6,  38,  39. 
nd  Heart  known  to  God,  238. 

Hearing  of  prayer  and  filvat'cn,  4,  10,  CC 

102. 
Heaven  nf  fecaratc  fcul*  and  rcfurrcclion 


„       .,  ,     ^         ..  -  17;  the  fan.:.- dwelling  place,  24. 

Jrovmencc,  ^6,    65,    147;  his   care    of.Holinefs,  pardon  and  r;;infert,  4  ;  def red, 
faults   7,  34  ;  h:s    crcat.Mi   and   ProvI~|     ii').\i'h  i:^.-' ;  y-ra:^Ct 

A  2  * 


roitlt,  IX' 


d'idf'c 


It  I  V 


I     N     D     E     X. 


Hop- In  Jarknefu,  13,77,    14.3;  of  refur- Luxury  puniflied,  78  ;  and  pardoned,  107. 


M. 


reclion,  16,  71  ;  and  defpiijr  in  deaih 
17,  49  ;  and  prater,  27  ;  for  victory, 
20  ;  :ind  dire^ftion,  42, ;  in  afriiflionsj  4:4, 

Hofanna  of  the  cluldren;  8  ;  for  the  Lord's 

day,  118. 
HoulTicld,  fee  Family.  \     auniinioa  over  creatures,  8  ;  mortal,  and 

Huniiliatioa  day,  10  ;  for  difappolntment,!     Chrift  eternal,    los  ;  wonderful  form;t- 


MAGISTRATES  warned,  58,  8z  ;  qual- 
iiicatijiii,  xox  ;  raifed  and  dcpofed, 
75. 
MajefVy  of  God,  68  ;  See  Gd. 
[Man,  his  vanity  as  mortal,  39,  89,  pp,  144  ; 
j     dunriinioa 


60. 

Humility  ?.nd  fu'omliilon,  39,  131. 
Hypocrites  and  hypocrkv,  12,  jc. 

I.      '  I 

TDO:..\TI>Y  reproved,  16, 115,  ^zs- 
A  Jehovah,  6oj  S3  ;  rel^as^  93,  96,  97. 
Jews,  fee  JfricL 
Images,  fee  I(tli:r\\ 
Imprecatioas,  and  charity,  35. 
I:icarna;\on,  9^,  97,    98  ;  and   facrifice   of 

C'riTin,  40. 
.^ifants,  fee  Chi::lr:n. 
lu^lrudt'.on  f.-ora  God,  15  ;  from  fcrlpture. 


II9»  ivth  and  viith  j>.j/-/j  ;  in  piety,  34.   iMciriah,  fre  Ckrljh 


tion,  139. 
Marriage  myftica!,  46. 
Mariners  Pi'ilm,  107. 
Mailer  of  a  family,  I  or. 
Meditation,   i,  63,  119,  vth  and  vith  partt. 
Melancholy  reproved,  4%  ;  and  hope,  77  ; 

removed,  ia6. 
Mercies  common  and  fpecial,  68  ;  fpirltu- 

al  and  tcmpcral,  103  ;  innumerable,  139; 

evcrlafting,    136  ;  recorded,    107  ;  and 

judgment,  9  ;  and  truth  of  Cod,  36,  89, 

103,  136,  145,  146. 
Merit  diicjaimcdj  16. 


jjafhruitive  afHIttioiis,  94. 


Midnigiit  thoughts,  63,  139,  119,  vth  and 


?:nper;uics,  punifiied,  78  ;  and  pardon-;     v\'Ci\ parts. 

^d,  107.  Miuifters  ordained,  132* 

,'oy  of  converfion,  ii6  ;  fee  Delight.  [Miracles  in  the  wildernefs,  114. 

Ifrr.cl  f.ived  fro!n  the  AJsrLms,   76  ;  faved  Morning  Pfalm,  3,  141  ;  of  a   fabbath,  5, 

/rum  ii^ri,-^/ and  brought   to  Cjc-saan,  77,!      19,63. 

T05, 107,  135,  136  ;  rebelUop  and  pun- Mortality  of  mm,  39,  49,   90;  and  hope, 

iihment,  7^;  puniflied    and    pardoned,      89;  and  God's  eternity,  90,  103. 

106,  107  ;  travels  in  the  wiidwrncfs,  107,!  N. 

114.  i 'STATIONS  honour   and  fafety    is    the 

Judgment  and  mercy,  9,  68;  day,   i,  50,ijLN    church,  48  ;  profperity,  67,  144-,  bkfl 

9^.  9 7>  98,  149;  feat  of  God,  9.  |      and  puniHied,  107. 

Jufticc  of  provldciice,  9  ;  and  truth  tov/ards  National  deliverance,  67,  75,  76,  124^  1^6  \ 


dcfolatioris,  the  church's  fafety  and  ti-i^ 

uinph  In  thtm,  46. 
Nature  and  fcripture,  19,   119,  vlith  />arL 

of  man,  139. 
New-England  iValm,  107. 
O. 


I 


I^^BEDIENCE  fmccre,  31,  18,  39;  bct- 


m:-n,  15. 
Tuftiricition  free,  3a,  130. 

K." 
TT"  IN^'r  David  and  Chrid,  ai. 
XV   Kingd.un  of  ChrHt,  fee  Cbrfj'}. 
Knuwledgs;  dcured,  19,  119,  iiih^^r.'. 

AW- of  God,  delight  in    it,    119,  vth^V^   tcr  t'aan  facrilice,  50. 

pjri.  i Old-age,  death,  90  ;  and  r^furredllon,  71, 

I-ihi-ralitv  rewarded,  41,  112.  !      89. 

Lif.'  and  riclies,  their  Vuiiliv,  49  ;  ihort  and  Omniprefence,  Omaitciencc,  Omnipotence, 

feeble,  8^,90,  144.  '  I      w^c.     S'tcGoJ. 

Lon;tn'4  after  God,  4  2,  6  V  I  ^* 

Lord's  div  Pfalm,  92,  118  ;  morning,  5,  T9,iT)ARD0N,  hclinefs,  and  comfort,  4  ;  of 
63.       '  iX      bacV-Jliding,  78  ;  and    dlrcaiou,   25  ; 

Love  of  God  to  the  righteous,  and    hatred!,     and    repentance    prayed   for,  38  ;    and 


X,  It  ;  to  our  ucignoour, 


confeliion,  3  a  ;  of  original  and  actual  Hn, 
^i  ;  plentiful  with  God,  130. 


i>  ;  of  Chrift  to  linners,   35;    of   God  .  . 

better  than  life,  63  ;  of  God  uacha';gca-  Tatience  under  affliaions,  39  ;  under  per- 
blc,  8;,  J06  ;  t  -»  enemies  3^,  to;  ;  broth- ',  fccutlon:,  37,  44  ;  ia  darknefs,  77,  i^c, 
ctW,  _ii  v.'jiil.Ip  in  a  family,  -.-,^.  \     131. 


INDEX, 


Peace  and  holinefs   encouraged,  34  ;  with'Profperity  dangerous,  55, 7 
men  de  fired, 


20. 

Perfedlionsof  God,  36,  iii,  145,  147. 

Perfecuted  faints,  their  prayer  and  faith, 
35.  44,  74,  80,  83. 

Pefecution,  vi^Story  over  and  deliverance 
from  it,  7,  i3>94'>  courage  in  it,  119, 
xviith  part. 

Prcfervance,  138  ;  in  trials,  119,  xviilh part. 

Pcrfecutors  puniflied,  7,  119,  149  ;  their 
folly,  14  ;  complained  of,  2^1  44,  74i  80, 
83  ;  deliverance  from  them,  94, 

Perfonal  glories  of  Chrift,  45. 

Peftilence,  prefervation  in  it,  91. 

Piety,  imlrui^ion  therein,  34.     See  Saints. 

Pity  to  the  afflidled,  41.     See  Charity y  God. 

Pleading  without  repining,  39,  laj  ;  the 
promifes,  119,  xth/^r*'. 

Poor, charity  to  them,  15,  37,  41,  iii. 

Portion  of  faints  and  iinnerr,  i,  17,  37. 

Poverty  confeft,  16. 

Power  and  majcfty  of  God,  6^%  89,  145. 
See  Cod. 

Pra^f^ical  atheifm,  14,  36. 

Praife  to  God  from  children,  8  ;  for  crea- 
tion and    Providence,  33,   104;  to  our 


jProfperous  finners  curfed,  37,  49,  73. 

'Protedlion,  truth  and  grace,  J?  ;  by  day 
and  night,  lai. 

Providence,  its  wifdora  and  equity,  9  ;  and 
creation,  33,  135,  136  ;  and  grace,  36, 
147',  and  perfections  of  Cod,  36  ;  its 
myftery  unfolded,  73  ;  recorded,  77,  78, 
107  ;  in  air,  earth  and  Tea,  65,  89,  IC4, 
147- 

Prudence  and  zeal,  39. 

Pfalm  for  foldiers,  18,  60  ;  for  old  age,  71 ; 
for  huibandmen,  65  ;  for  a  funeral,  89, 
90 ;  for  the  Lord's  day,  9a  ;  be/ore  pray- 
er, 95  ;  before  fermon,  95  ;  for  magif- 
trates,  101  ;  for  houfholders,  lor  •  for 
mariners,  107  ;  for  gluttons  and  drunk- 
ards, 107  ;  for  New-England,  107 ;  See 
Morning,  £.vsninv^  X^c. 

Publick  praifes  for  private  mercies,  tvn, 
cxviii ;  for  deliverance,  cxilv  ;  tvorAxip, 
abfence  from  it  complained  of,  41 ;  wor- 
Ihip  attended  on,  cxxii  ;  prayer  a&4 
praife,  65,  84. 

PuniftimcEt  of  finners,  i,  xJ,  Xixvii ;  and 
falvation,  lxxviii,lxxii,  cvi  See  AffliBioa. 


creator,  100  ;  from  all  creatures,  148  ;  Purpofes  holy,  cxix,  ijth/^^rr. 


for  eminent  deliverance,  34,  118  ;  gen- 
eral, 86,  145,  150  ;  for  the  gofpel,  98  ; 
for  health  reflored,  30,  116  ;  for  hearing 
prayer,  66,  102  ;  to  Jefus  Chrift,  45  ; 
from  all  nations,  117;  and  prayer  pub- 
lick,  ds  ;  for  prote*£lion,  grace  and  truth, 
57;  for  providence  and  grace,  36  ;  for 
rain,  65,  147  ;  from  the  faints,  149,  150; 
for  temptations  ove.rcorae,  18  ;  for  tem- 
poral bicilings,  147,  68  ;  for  vi(5lory  in 
war,  18, 

Prayer  heard,  4,  34, 6.?,  66  ;  In  time  of  xvar, 
ao  ;  ?.nd  hope  of  viiftory,  20  ;  and  praife 
publick,  (i<,  ;  and  hope,  27  ;  in  church's 
iliftrefs,  80  ;  heard,  and  Zion  reftored, 
loz  ;  and  faith  of  pcrfecuted  faints,  35. 
37,  56  ;  and  praife  for  deliverance,  34  ; 
for  repentance  and  pardon,  &c.  38.  See 
Complaint. 

Prefer vi  ng  grace,  1 3  8. 

Prefervation  in  public  dangers,  46,  91,  ir  a; 
daily,  izi. 

Pride  and  atheifm,  and  opprelEon,  punifh- 
ed,  10,  12  ;  and  death,  49. 

Prlefthood  of  Chrift,  ji,  110. 

Princes  vain,  62,  146. 

Profeffion  of  finccrlty  and  repentance,  &c. 
x\c)SvApart,  139;  falfe,  50. 


QUALIFICATIONS  of  a  chri/Uan,  iv. 
xxiv. 
Quarrelfome  neighbours,  cxx. 
Quickning  grace,  cxix.  it\\\part. 
R. 

RAIN  from  heaven,  Ixv,  ciixv,  cxlvii. 
Recovery  from  ficknefs,  vi,  xxx,  cxvi. 
Rejoicing  in  God,  xviii.     See  "Joy^  Dshght. 
Relative  duties,  xv,  cxxiiiii 
Religion    and  juflice,  rv ;  in  words   and 

deeds,  xxxvii. 
Religious  education,  xxxlv,  Ixxvili. 
Remembrance     of    former    deliverances, 

Ixivii,  cxliii. 
Repentance,  confcilion  and  pardon,  xxxii  % 

and  praj-er  for   pardon    and    (trength, 

xxxviii ;  and  faith  in  the  blood  of  Chrift, 

Reproach  removed,  xxxl,  xxxvii. 
Refignatiou,  xxxIi,  cxxiii,  cxxxi, 

Refoiutions,  holy,  cxix,  \$x^part. 
Reftoring  grace,  xxlii,  cxxxviii, 
Refurredlion  and  death  of  Chrift,  ii,  xvi  ; 

of  the  faints,  xvi,  xvll,  xlix,  Ixxi ;  and 

death,  xiix,  !xxi,  Ixxxix. 


Reverence  in  worfliip,  Ixxxii,  xcix. . 

Revolution,  Ixxv. 
omifes  and  thrcatnin^s,  81  \  pkadcd,ii9,  Riches,  their  vp.nity,  xlix  ;  compared  v/ith 
xth  pj.rt.  •  1     grace,  cxUv. 


8 


I    N    D    E     X. 


RightCOlB,      Sec  Salnfi. 
Righteoufnefs,  from  Chrift,  ixxL     See  5a/- 
ifationy  Pardon,  Cbrifl. 
S. 
QABBATH,  fee  Lord's  day. 


faints  portion,!,  xvii,  37,  5c  ;  hated, and 
faints  patience,  37  ;  dcftroyed,  and  faints 
chaftlfed,  94. 

Sins  of  tongue,  xii,  34,  50. 

Siamkr,  deliverance  from  it,  xxxi. 


\0  Sacrifice,   xl,  U,   Ixix  ;    incarnation  of  Song.     See  Pfalm. 
,    Chrift,:xl.  Sorrow.     Stc  AJJlicllon,  Slcknefs. 

Safety  in  publick  dangers,  xci  ;  and  tri-  Souls  in  feparate  ftate,  xvii,  146,  150. 

umph  of  the  church,  in  national  defola-  Spirit  given  at  Chrift's  afcenfion,  68  ;  his 

tions,  xlvi ;  in  God,  Ixi ;  and  delight  m\     teaching  defired,  51,  119,  xxih. part. 

the  church,  xxvii.  'Spiritual  enemies    overcome,   3,   18,144; 

Saints  happy,  and  finners  curfed,  i,   cxix,I     bleflings  and  puniihmcnt,   81  ;  minded- 

1^  part,  fafety  in   evil   times,  xii,  xlvi;'     nefa,   119,    iid  part.     Sec    Saints,    Cract, 

the  beft  company,   xvi  ;  charadlerifed,'     &c. 

XV,  xxiv  ;  and   finners  portion,  i,  xvii  ;  Spoufe  of  Chrift  the  king  is  the  church,  45. 

dwell  in  heaven,  xv,  xxiv  ;  pimifhed  and  Spring  of  the  year,  65  ;  fummer  65,  104; 

faved,  Ixxviii,  cvi  ;  God's  care  of  them,'     and  winter,  147. 

34  ;  reward  at  laft,  50,  90,  9a  ;  and  fin-  Storm  and  thunder,  29,48,  135. 

ners    end,    i,   xi,  xxxvii  ;   patience   and  Strength,  repentance   and  pardon  prayed 

world's  hatred,   37;  chafiifed  and    fin-|     for,  38  ;  from  Chrift,  7 1  ;  of  grace,  138. 

ners  deflroyed,  94  ;  die,'but  Chrift  lives,  SubmifHon,  123, 131  ;  to  Chrifk,  a;  to  fick- 

cii  ;  punifhed  and  pardoned,   cvi,  cvii  ;!     nefs,  39. 

conducted  to  heaven,  cvi ;  tried  and  pre-  Succefs  of  the  gofpel,  19, 1 10. 

ferved,  66,  cxxv ;  afRicStions  moderated.  Sufferings   and  death   of  Chrift,  %i  ;  and 

cxxv  ;  judging  the  world,  cxlix.  I     kingdom  of  Chrift,  2,  22,69,  iio. 

Salvation  of  faints,  x  ;  and  triumph,  xvlii  ;  Summer,  65  ;  and  winter,  147. 

and  defence  in  God,  Ixi ;  by   Chrift,  69,  Support  and  couucil  from  God,  16 ;  for  the 

85. 


Sanclified  aftH<fllons,  94,  cxix,  laji  part. 

Satan  fubdued,  3,  6,  xlil. 

Scripture   compared  witk  the  book  of  na- 


afFiicled  and  tempted,  SF,  '■>  ^^^  comfort 
in  God,  94,  119  ;  x\\ih.  part. 
Surety  and  iacriiice,  Chrift,  40. 
T. 
ture,   XIX,   cxix,     7th  part  ;   inftrucftioninPEMPTATIONS  overcome,  iii,   ivjii  . 
from  it,  cxix,   4th  part  ;  delight   in   it,    JL     in    fickneis,  vi  ;  efcape   from    them. 
cxix,  5th  and  xviiith  parts  ;  holinefs  and      xxv  ;  of  the   devil,  xiii ;  fupport  under 
comfort  from  it,  cxix,  6th  part ;  perfec-j     tlicm,  iii,  Iv,  xciv. 
tion,  cxix,  7th  pjrt  ;  variety  and   excel-,Tempter.     See  Satan. 
ieney,  cxix,  ^i\\  part  ,•  attended  with  thc^Tender  cor.fcience,  cxix,  13th/ 
Spirit,  cxix,  9th  part. 
Seafons  of  the  year,  6s,  cxlvii 


Seaman's  fong,  cvii. 
Secret  devotion,  34,  cxix,  \idi part. 
Seeking  God,  27,  63. 

Self  examination,  or  evidences  of  grace,  36. 
cxxxix. 


Thanks  publick  for  private  mer-irs,  *ivi, 

cxviii.     See  Fraife. 
Threatnlngs  and  promlfcs,  Ixxx:. 


Thunder  and  ftorm,  xxix,  exxxv,  ciixvi, 

cxlviii. 
Times  cvllj  xl,  xii. 
TcR^'yje  governed,  34, -^p. 
Trial  of  our  grace,  by  aflliclions,  I xvi,  cixv  ; 

cf  our  hearts,  xxvi,  cxxxix. 
Triumph  for  ftilvation,  x\iii ;  ^.nd.  fafety  cf 
the  church  in  national   defolaticns,  46  ,„ 
at  tlie  Uft  d.rj'f,  cxlix. 
Troubles.      Sec  A^i^iom,   ^rr.ptzfions. 
tual,  Truft  in  tlic  creatures  vain,liii,  cil^i. 
ccnfeflcd  and  pardancdjli ;  and  chaftife-  Truth,  grace,  and  proteibion,lvii,c>:iv,cilvi. 
ment  of  faints,  78,  cvi  ;  univerfal,  xlv.  Sqc  (Jed,  Fahhfutncp. 

Sincerity,  xix,   26,  32,  cxxxix  ;  profeft  andjTumult,  deliverance  from  it,  cxviii. 

rcv.'arded,  xvH,  cxix,  liid/'ar^.  |  \. 

SUmcT  cuiAcdjand  faint  l:;ippy.  i.,  ii ;  and/^TANITY  of  r-.an  as  morta!,  39,89,0x117: 

'   \      cf  life  and  riches  49- 


Stp.vrate  fouls,  heaven,  xvii. 
Shfpherd  of  faints  is  God,  23. 
Shipwreck,  prevented,  cvii. 
Sick-bed  devotion,  6,  38.  39. 
JUckncfs  healed,  6,  3c,  cxvi. 
*ngns  of  Chrift's  coining,  xii,  96,  ^<c. 
Sin  of  nature,   xiv  ;  oricinal   and 


INDEX. 


Vcngeanec  and  compaflion,  68  ;  againft  the  Wickednefs  of  maa»  xit,  iirvi,  li.. 

rncmics  of  th«  church,  liivijcxlii.  jWimL     Se^  Pr<n>i<Unceiy  Seaforn^  Storm. 

%'iclory  hoped  and  prayed  for»  ao ;  over  Winter,  and  Summer,  cxlvii. 

temptations,  vi,  xviii,   cxUv  ;  over  tem-;Wifdom  and  equity  of  Proviilence,  9  ;  of 
poral   enemies,   xviii  ;  oad   deliverance  j     God  in  his  works,  cxi. 

Word  of  God.     See  Scripture. 
Works  of  creation  and   Providence,  civ. 
cxivii,  cxlviii  :  and  grace,  xix,  33,  cxi, 
cxxxv,  rtcxivi ;  good  workj  profit  men, 
not  God,  xvL 
World's  hatred,  and  faints  patience,  37. 
Worfiiip  and  order  of  the  gofpel,  48  ;  de- 
light in  it,  84;  with  reverence,  89,  99; 
daily,    Iv,    cxxxiv,    cxli  ;  in    a  family, 
cxxxiii  ;  publick,  63,  84,  cxxii,   cxixii  ; 
abfence  from  it,  4a,  63. 
Wrath  and  mercy  from  the  judgement  feat, 
9.     See  more  ia  God, .  Pum^^m^r.t,  Sinmr^ 
ydtigeame. 

z. 


from  perfecutioa,  53. 
Vineyard  of  God  wafted,  80. 
Hnbclicf  and  en\'y  cured,  37  ;  pumflied,9J.j 
Unchang-sable  God,  Ixxxix,  cxi. 
Vows  paid  in  the  church,  cxvi ;  of  holinefs, 

cxii,  15th />flr/. 

w.  ! 

WArriNG  for  pardon  and  dircaion,| 
25  ;  for  anfwcr  to  prayer,   Sj.CJsliii 

CIXX. 

War,  prayer  in  time  pf  it,  20  ;  difappoint- 
ments  therein,  68  ;  victory,  xviii  ;  fpir- 
itual,  xviii,  cxliv. 
Warnings  of  God  to  his  people,  IxxxL 
Watchfuinefs,  xix,  cxli ;  over  the  tongue 

.19- 
Weather,  Ixv,  cvii,  cxxrv,  cxlvii,  cxlviii. 
Wicked.     See  Sinntry  Saint, 


ZEAL  and  prudence  39. 
21ion,.  its  citizens,  xy.  ,  See  Chursh. 


A    T  A  B  L  E 

To  find  out  any  Psalm,  or  part  of  a  Psalm,  by  the  firil  Line 

of  it.  .  * 

A.                           Pitg-^.  I  Come  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  36 

ALL  yc  that  love  the  Lord  rejoice  119  Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raife       -  79 

Almighty  Ruler  of  the  flcies      -     1 8  Come,  fotind  his  praife  abroad        —.  7^ 
Amidfl:  thy  wrath  remember  love      -       39  Coniidcr  ail  sav  forrows,  Lord         -      JOO 

69I  D. 

7 1 1  "pv  AVID  rejoJc'd  in  God  his  ftrestgth    a8 

69  JL/  Deep  in  our  hearu  let  us  record  60 


Aniv:;g  th'  aflemblies  of  the  great 
Among  the  princes  earthly  gods     - 
And  will  the  God  of  grace      -     -     - 
Are  all  the  foes  of  Z'on  fools     -     - 
Are  finners  no?v  fo  fenfelefs  grown 
Arife,  my  gracious  God       ,1     -     -     - 
Awake,  ye  faints,  to  nraife  your  King 

B. 
T)EHOLD  thelofyflcy 


51 

22 

24 

109 


Deep  in  our  heart*  let  us  record 
E. 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay 
Exalt  the  Lord  our  God. 
F. 

FAR  as  thy  name  is  known 
Father  1  blefs  thy  gentk  hand    - 


X>  Behold  the  love,  the  gen'rous  love  37 ;  Father  I  fmg  thy  wond'rous  grace 

Behold  the  morning  fun,         -         - 

Behold  the  fure  foundation  ftone 

Behold  thy  waiting  fervant  Lord 

Blefs,  O  my  foul,  the  living  God     -     - 

^left  are  the  fons  of  pe*ice       -     -     - 

Bleft  are  the  fouls  that  hear  and  know 

Bleft  are  the  undeCl'd  in  h^art      -      • 

Bleft  is  the  man,  forever  bleft     - 

Bleft  is  the  man  whofe  bowels  move 

Bleft  is  the  man  who  ftiuns  the  place 

Bleft  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord 

C. 
/CHILDREN  in  years  and  knowledge 


young 


54 
St 

45 
lOI 

6q 
26  Firm  andunmov'd  are  they  -  »  104 
9.5 '  Firm  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright  3  % 
99  Fools  in  their  hearts  believe  jind  fay  2i 
83  For  ever  bleircd  be  the  Lord  ^  -  114 
107  For  ever  fliall  my  fong  record  •  -  7* 
72  From  age  to  age  exalt  his  name  -  -  88 
96  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  Ikies  -  94 
34  From  deep  diftrefs  and  troubled  tho'ts  io6 
42,  G. 

1 1\(^  IVE  thanks  to  God  ;  he  reigns  above  88 
\j  Give  thanks  to  God,  invoke    his 

name        -        •        -        -      -      86 

.Give  thanks  to  God  mofthigh   ^    -     109 

3  6 [Give  tbaaks  to  God  the  fov'rcign  Lord  109 


lO 


INDEX. 


Give  to  our  God  immortal  praife      -  no 

Give  to  the  Lord  ye  fons  of  fame       -  3a 

God  in  his  earthly  temple  lays     -      -  71 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  faints      -      -  44 

God  my  (upporter  and  my  hope     -     -  63 

God  of  eternal  love         -         -         -  87 

God  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth  61 

God  of  my  life  look  gently  down      -  40 

God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praife       -  90 

Good  is  the  Lord,  the  heav'nly  King  57 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  fings     -  69 

Great  God,  how  oft  did  Ifraei  prove  67 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim  ^s 
Great  God,the  heav'ns  well  order'd  frames 7 

Great  God,  whofe  univerfal  iway      -  62 

Great  is  the  Lord  exalted  high     -     -  icS 

Great  is  ihe  Lord,  his  works  of  might  9 1 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God     -     -     -  4/ 

Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Ifraei         -  68 

HAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Ifraei  fay  103 

Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord  92 

Happy  the  city  where  their  fons      -  114 

Happy  the  man  to  whom  his  God       -  ;X4 

Happy  the  man  whofe  cautious  feet  14 

Hear  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face     -  82 

Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vifion  faid     -  73 

Help  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail      -  ao 

He  reigns  :  the  Lord  the  favieur  reigns  79 

He  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God     -  75 

High  in  the  heav'ns,  eternal  God       -  57 

How  awful  is  thy  chaft'ning  rod     -     -  66 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear     -  103 

How  faft  their  guilt  and  forrows  rife  23 

How  long,  O  Lord,  {liall  I  complain  a  1 

How  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  a  i 

How  pleafant,  how  divinely  fair       -  6p 

How  pleafant  'tis  to  fee     -       -       -  108 

How  pleas'd  and  blcft  was  I      -      -  103 
How  fliall  the  young  fecure  their  htaits  9  7 
I. 

JEHOVAI^  reigns  :  he  dwells  in  light  77 

Jefus,our  Lord,  afcend  thy  throne  90 

Jefus  fliall  reign  where  e'er  the  fun     -  61 

If  God  fucceed  not  all  the  coft     -      -  105 

If  God  to  build  the  houfc  deny     -     -  105 

1  lift  my  foul  to  God         -         -         -  30 

I'll  blefs  the  Lord  from  day  to  day      -  T)^ 

I'll  praife  my  maker  with  my  breath  116 

I'll  fpeak  the  honours  of  my  King      -  43 

I  love  the  Lord  :  he  heard  my  cries     -  94 

In  all  my  vafl  concerns  with  thee     -  112 

In  anger,  Lord  rebuke  me  not      -      -  16 
InGod's  own  houfe  pronounce  his  praifei  20 

In  Judali  God  of  old  was  known     -     -  65 

Into  thine  hand,  O  God  of  truth      -  ^3 

Jpy  to  the  world  :  the  Lord  is  come  80 


I  fet  the  Lord  before  my  face  -  -  -  i.i 
Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart  -  -  106 
It  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand  -  83 
Judge  me,  O  Lord  and  prove  my  ways  31 
Judges  who  rule  the  world  by  laws  -  53 
Juft  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word  25 
I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord  -  -  -  41 
i  will  extol  thee, Lord  on  high  -  -3a 
L. 

LET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raife  79 
Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join  -  98 
Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds  -  66 
X-et  ev'ry  creature  join  -  -  -  -  119 
Let  ev'ry  tongue  thy  goodnefs  fpeak  115 
Let  God  arife  in  all  his  might  -  -  58 
Let  finncrs  take  their  courfc  -  -  jj 
Let  Zion  in  her  king  rejoice  -  -  -  44 
Let  Ziou  and  her  fons  rejoice  -  -  83 
Let  Zion  praife  the  mighty  Goi  -  in 
Long  as  I  live  I'll  blcfs  thy  name  -  115 
Lord,  haflthou  caft  the  nation  off  -  53 
Lord,!  am  thine ;  but  thou  v/ilt  prove  24 
Lord,  I  can  fuffer  thy  rebukes  -  -  1 7 
Lord,  I  am  vile,  ccnceiv'd  in  fin  -  -  50 
Lord,  I  cfteem  thy  judgments  right  -  98 
Lord,  if  thine  eyes  furvcy  our  faults  75 
Lord,  if  thou  dod  not  foon  appear  -  20 
Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice  98 
Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  fhalt  hear  16 
Lord,  I  will  blefs  thee  ail  my  days  -  35 
Lord,  I  \vould  fprcad  my  fore  diflrefs  51 
Lord,  of  the  worlds  above  -  -  -  70 
Lord,  thou  haft  call'd  thy  grace  to  mind  71 
Lord,  thou  hafl  heard  thy  fervant  cry  95 
Lord,  thou  haft  fearch'd  aad  feea  me    . 

through  -  -  -  -  -  jii 
Lord,  thou  haft  fecn  my  foul  fincere  25 
Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray  i6 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleafant  thing  to  ftand  -  76 
Lord,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old  4% 
Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece  -  -  -  7  J 
Lord,  what  a  thouglitlefs  wretch  was  I  63 
Lordi  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man  114. 
Lord,  what  was  man  when  made  at  firft  18 
Lord,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er  ii;^ 
Lord,  when  thou  didft  afcend  on  high  59 
Loud  Hallelujahs  to  the  Lord  -  -  n8 
Lo  !  what  a  glor'ous  corner  ftonc  -  96 
Lo  !  what  an  entertaining  view  -  -  107 
M. 

MAKER  and  fov'reign  Lord  -  14 
Mercy  and  judgment  are  my  fcng  8  ^ 
Mine  eyes  and  my  delire  -  -  -  ^  31 
My  God,  accept  my  early  vows  -  •  113 
My  God,  confider  my  diftrefs  -  -  99 
My  God,  how  many  arc  my  fears  -  15 
My  God,  in  v/bona  a;c  all  the  fprings     /3 


INDEX. 


iz 


114 

55. 
39 

112 

33 
7^ 
20 
II 

43 
6 

29 
29 


101 
86 
85 
54 
41 
17 

10: 


My  God,  my  evei  laftlng  hope      -      -     6 
My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praife 
My  God,  permit  my  tongue     -     -     - 
My  God,  the  fteps  of  pious  men     -     - 
My  God,  what  in\vard  grief  I  feel     - 
My  heart'  rejoices  in  thy  name     * 
My  never-ceafmg  fongs  fliall  (hovf     - 
My  refuge  is  the  God  of  love     - 
My  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God 
My  Saviour  and  my  King      -    .  - 
My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend 
My  Shepherd  is  the  living  Lord 
My  Shepherd  will  fupply  my  need     - 
My  foul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 
My  foul  lies  cleaving  to  the  duft     -     - 
My  foul  repeat  his  praife     -     -     -     - 
My  foul  thy  great  Creator  praife 
My  fpirit  looks  to  God  alone 
My  fpirit  finks  within  mej  Lord 
My  ttuit  is  in  my  heav'nly  Friend 
N. 

NO  fieepnor  number  to  his  eyes 
Not  to  our  names  thou  only  jufl: 
and  true  -  -  -  -  93 
Not  to  ourfclves  who  are  but  duft  -  93 
Now  be  my  heart  infpir'd  to  fing  -  ,  4  j 
Now  from  the  roaring  lion's  rage  -  28 
Now  I'm  convinc'd  the  I^ord  is  kind  63 
Now  let  our  lips  with  holy  fear  -  -  60 
Now  let  our  mournful  fongs  record  29 
Now  may  the  God  of  pow'r  and  grace  27 
Now  plead  my  caufe,  almighty  God  37 
Now  ihall  my  folemn  vows  be  paid  j8 

O. 

OALL  ye  nations  praife  the  Lord 
O  blefled  fouls  are  they 
O  blefs  the  Lord,  my  foul       -     -     - 
Of  juftice  and  of  grace  I  fmg     -     -     - 
O  for  a  fliout  of  facred  joy      -     -     - 
O  God  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries     -     - 
O  C-cd  of  grace  and  rlghteoufnefs     - 
O  God  of  mercy  hear  my  call     -     -     ■ 
O  God  to  whom  revenge  belongs 
O  happy  man  whofe  foul  is  nll'd 
O  happy  nation  where  the  Lord 
O  how  i  love  thy  holy  law       -     -     - 
O  Lord  how  many  are  my  foes 
O  Lord  our  heav'nly  king      -      -       - 
O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  wond'rous  great 
O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
O  that  thy  Hatutes  ev'ry  hour     - 
O  thou  rhat  hear'A;  when  finners  cry 
O  thoa  whofe  grace  and  juftice  reign 
O  thou  wliofc  jufliice  reigns  on  high 
Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  pad 
Out  of  ihc  deeps  of  long  diflrefs     - 
O  what  a  ill iT rebellious  houfe 


P. 

PRAISE  waits  in  Zion,Lord,  for  thee   56 
Praife  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name  108 
Praife  yc  the  Lord  :  My  heart  fliall  join  n6 
Praife  ye  the  Lord  ;  'tis  good  to  raife        116 
Preferve  me  Lord  in  timeof  need      -       22- 
FL 

REJOICE  ye  righteous  in  the  Lord     34 
Remember,  Lord,  our  mortal  ftate  73 
Return,  O  God  of  love,  return     -     -      75 
S. 


70  Save  me,  O  Lord,  from  ev'ry  foe 


ALVATION  is  forevernigh     -     -    71 
O  Save  me,  O  Lord,  the  fweUing  floods  59 

aj 
96 

50 
58 
57 
68 
78 
81 

79 
91 
3* 
63 
"5 
76 


See  what  a  living  ftone 
Shew  pity.  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive 
Shine,  mighty  God,  on  Sion  fhine 
Sing  all  ye  nations  to  the  Lord     - 
Sing  to  the  Lord  aloud 
Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name 
Sing  to  the  Lord  with  joyful  voice 
Sing  to  the  Lord  ye  diftant  Lands 
Songs  of  immortal  praife  belong     - 
Soon  as  I  heard  my  father  fay     - 
Sure  there's  a  righteous  God     -     - 
Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace 
SvN^eet  is  the  work,  my  God  my  King 
T. 

TEACH  me  the  meafure  of  my  days  40 
Th*  Almighty  reigns  exalted  high  80 
That  man  is  blcfl  that  flands  in  awe         91 
The  earth  forever  is  the  Lord's     -     -     30 
Thee  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  ftrength     24 
The  God  Jehovah  reigns       -       -      -     81 
94  The  God  of  glory  fends  his  fummons 
33  forth       ------       48 

8/  The  God  of  our  falvation  hears  -  -  56 
82  The  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  26 
45  The  king  of  faints,  how  fair  his  face  44 
51  The  Lord  appears  my  helper  now     -      95 

16  The  Lord,  how  wond'rous  are  his  ways  84 

51  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  -  -  77 
77  The  Lord  is  come  the  heav'ns  proclaim  80 

105  The  Lord  rav  Shepherd  is         -        -        30 
35  |The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light     -       -     31 
97  The  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reigns  on 
jj'         high         -         -         -    _    -         -     77 

17  The  Lord  the  Judge  before  his  throne  47 
iSThelftrd  the  Judj^e  h-s  churches  warns  47 
99jThe  Lord,  the  fov'rcign  King     -     -     -     85 

100  The  Lord  the  fov'reign  fends  his  fum- 
50  mons  forth       -         -         -         -      48 

i«3  The  man  is  ever  blefl         -         -       -      13 

52  Ihe  praiie  of  Zion  waifs  for  thee      -      5^ 
-     7  J  The  wonders  lord  thy  love  has  wrcught4i 

106  'I'hink  mighty  God  en  fce'ole  man      -      7.'^ 
^7  [This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made         (fs 


)(2 


IN    D    E    X. 


TKhf^fpacIous  earth  Is  all  the  Lerd*6 
Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God      - 
Thou  God  of  love,  thou  ever  bleft     - 
Through  ev'ry  age  eternal  God,     -     - 
Thrice  happy  man  who  fears  the  Lord 
Thus  I  refolv'd  before  the  Lord 


When  Ifracl  freed  from  Pheraoh's  hand  93 


When  Ifrael  fins  the  Lord  reproves 
When  I  with  pleafing  wonder  (land 
7  4'.  When  man  grows  bold  in  fin     -    -    - 
91;  When  overwhelmed  with  grief    - 
40 i  When  pain  and  anguifli  feize  me  Lord 
Thus  faith  the  Lord,  the  fpacious  fiel4jS  47  When  the  great  Judge  fupreme  and  juft 
Thus  faith  the  Lord  your  work  is  vain    41,  Where  fliall  the  man  be  found     - 

90  Where  fliall  we  go  to  fcek  and  find     - 
90;  While  men  grow  bold  in  wicked  ways 
98;  While  I  keepfilence  and  conceal 
95  Who  fliall  afcend  thy  heav'niy  place 


Thus  the  eternal  Father  fpake     - 
Thus  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  fea 
Thy  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  L©rd 
I'hy  name  almighty  Lord 
Thy  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord 


89 


67 

III 

38 

54 

lOI 

19 

3« 

107 

3& 
34 
as 


Tis  by  thy  ftrength  the  mountsins  ftand  57 
To  God  I  cry'd  with  mournful  voice       66 
To  God  I  made  my  forrows  known    - 
To  God  the  great,  the  ever  bleft 
To  heav'n  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes 
To  our  almighty  Maker  God         -     • 
To  thee  before  the  dawning  light 
To  thee  moft  holy  and  moft  high 
To  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe     -     - 
*Twas  for  our  fake,  eternal  God     - 
*Twas  from  thy  hand  my  God  I  came 
Twas  in  the  watches  of  the  night 
U 

VAIN  man  on  foolifii  plcafures  bent 
Unfhaken  as  the  facred  hill 
Up  from  my  youth,  may  Ifracl  fay     - 
Vp  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes     -     - 
Upward  I  lift  mine  eves 
W. 
TTTE  blefs  thee,  Lord,  the  juft,  the 

We  love  the  Lord,  and  we  adore 
What  fliall  I  render  to  my  God     - 
When  Chrift  to  judgment  fhall  defcend  47 
When  God  is  nigh  my  fiiith  is  ftrong  a,^ 

When  God  provoked  with  daring  crimes  89 
When  God  reflor'd  our  captive  ftate  104 
W^hen  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name    104 


Who  fliall  inhabit  in  thy  hill     - 

Who  -will  ariie  and  plead  my  right     - 

Why  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage 

113 1  Why  did  the  nations  join  to  flay     -     - 

87  j  Why  do  the  proud  infult  the  poor     - 

ioa;Why  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boafb 

80' Why  doth  the  Lord  ftand  off  fo  far     - 

96  Why  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow     - 

65  Why  has  my  God  my  foul  forfook 

25  Why  fliould  I  vex  my.  foul  and  fret     - 

61  i  Will  God  forever  caft  us  off 

III  .With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue 

54lWithearneft  longings  of  the  mind 

'With  my  whole  heart  I'll  raife  my  fong 

With  my  whole  heart  I've  fought  thy  face  100 

With  re v'rence  let  the  faints  appear     -     7  a 

With  fongs  and  honours  founding  loud  117 


88 

104 
105 

102 
loa 


Would  you  behold  the  works  of  God  88 
Y. 

YE  holy  fouls  In  God  rejoice     -     -  35 

Ye  ifiands  of  the  Northern  fca  80 

59 1  Yc  nations  of  the  earth  rejoice         -  81 

25^ Ye  lervants  of  th' Almighty  King      -  91 

94  j  Ye  fons  of  men,  a  feeble  race      -       -  76 

Ye  fons  of  pride  that  hate  the  juft     -  46 

Ye  that  delight  to  fcrvc  the  Lord      -  91 

Ye  that  obey  th*  immortal  King        -  108 

Ye  tribes  of  Adam  join      -       -       -  n; 

Yet  (faith  the  Lord)  if  David's  race  73 


T  A  B  L  E    to    the    APPENDIX. 

Along  the  banks  where  Babel's  current       |  Juf'.ge  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  caufr  ni 

flows         -                   -         -                  IZ4>  O  God  of  my  falvation,  hear     -      -  123 

Awake  my  foul  to  found  his  praife     -    123!  Protedl  us  Lord,  from  fatal  harm     -  124 

Behold,  6  God,  v.-hat  cruel  foes     -     -  1231  To  thee  O  Lord  I  raife  my  cries       -  121 

1221  Why  fliouId  the  haughty  hero  boaft  -  ii; 
122]  Why  fliould  the   haughty  make  their 

iza       boaft         -         -         -         -         -  121 


Beheld  us  Lord,  and  let  our  cry    9 
From  foes  that  round  us.  rife 
Great  God  attend  to  my  compl.-iiat     - 
In  h;;l\c,  O  God,  attend  my  call     - 


THE 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID 


IMITATED 


IN  THE  LANGUAGE  of  the  NEW-TESTAMENT. 


PSALM   L 

COMMON   METRE. 

The    W*y    and  End  of  the  Rigbteovi  and  the 
IVicked. 

I   "O  I.EST  is  the  man  wlio  fiiuns  the  place 
J3  Where  finners  love  to  meet ; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  wavs. 
And  hates  the  fcofter's  feat. 

a  But  in  the  ftatutes  of  the  Lord, 
Kas  plac'd  his  chief  delight  ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word» 
And  meditates  by  night. 


3  [He  Kke  a  plant  of  generous  kind 

By  living  waters  fet, 
Safe  from  the  ftorms  and  blafting  wind. 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  flate.]  , 

4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair 

Shall  his  profeflion  iliine  ; 
While  fruits  of  hoiincfs  appear 
Like  cluftors  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  fo  the  impious  and  unjuft  ; 

What  vain  defigns  they  form  ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  a%vay  Hke  duft:, 
Or  chaff,  before  theflorm. 

6  Sinners  in  judgment  fhall  net  ftand 

Amongfttbe  fons  of  grace. 
When  Chrift  the  Judge  at  his  right  hand 
AppeiDts  his  faints  a  place. 


B 


His  eye  behoMs  the  path  they  tread, 
Hie  heart  approves  it  v/ell ; 

But  crooked  ways  of  finners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  heLL 


SHORT   METRE. 

The  Saint  happy^  the  Sinner  miferable, 

I   npHE  m.an  is  ever  bled 

jL       Who  fliuns  the  (Inner's  way?, 
A.mong  their  councils  never  ftands, 
Nor  takes  the  fcorner's  place  j 

a  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  ftudv  and  delight, 
Amidft  the  labours  of  the  day. 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  fliall  thrive; 
With  waters  near  the  root : 

Freili  as  the  leaf  his  nam.e  fliall  live. 
His  works  are  heav'nly  fruit. 

4  Not  fc  th'  ungodly  race. 
They  no  fuch  blelTinVs  find  : 

Their  hopes  iliall  flee  like  empty  chafF 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  fla»d 
Before  that  judgment  feat. 

Where  ail  r he  faints  at  ChriK's  right  laand 
In  full  alTembly  meet. 

6  Heknov/s,  and  he  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go  :  ' 

But  finners  and  their  woi  ks  fhaii  meet 
A  dreadful  ovcrthiow. 


14 


PSALM 


II. 


L  O  N  G   M  E  T  R  E.  i     5  The  Lord  dcndcs  their  rage, 

Tbi  Diff^snc.  hf^ren  the    Righteous    and    tS.',  t^V^}  ^"P^T'  ^'\  '^''' u^  \      , 
IVick-d  ^'     ^^'^     ^""^  ^^"'  ^^*^  ^^**^ 

I  Hath  own'd  him  for  his  Son. 
I  TTAPPY  the  man  v/hofe  cautious  feet  pause 

JLJL   Shun  the  broad  way  that  finuers  go;      6  Now  he's  afcended  h'gh, 

"Who  hates  the  place  where  athdfts  inect,  And  aflcs  to  rule  the  earth  ; 

And  fears  to  talk  as  fcoiTers  do.  The  merit  of  his  blooil  he  pleads, 


And  pleads  his  heavenly  birtk. 

He  aflcs,  and  God  beftows 
A  large 


inheritance 


He  loves  t' employ  his  mcrning  li^ht 
Amoqgft  the  ibtutcs  of  the  Lord  \ 
Andfpends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night 

Vv'itii  pleafure  pond'ring  o'er  the  vorj.  Far  as  the  world's  remotefl:  ends 
He  like  a  plant  by  gentle  ftrcams,  ^''  ^^'^Sd^ni  flaall  advance. 

Shall  tlouriih  in  immortal  green  ;  8  The  nations  that  rebel 

And  heav'n  will  iliine  with  kiadeft  beams'         Muft  feel  his  iron  red  ; 
On  cv'ry  work  his  hai-ds  begin.  ^Hc'll  vindicate  thofe  honours  well 

Which  he  receiv'd  from  Gori. 


9  [Be  wife,  ye  rulers,  now, 
And  worftiip  at  his  throne  ; 


Bit  fmnersfind  their  counfels  croft  ; 

As  chaff  before  the  tempeft  flies  ; 

So  fliail  their  hopes  be  blowi;i  and  loft, 

When  the  laft  trumpet  fhakcs  the  fkies.  With  trembling  joy,  ye  people, 

T        .     ,         I.  -I  r    '         n.     J  To  God's  exalted  Son 

In  vam  the  rebel  fceKs  to  ftand. 

In  judgment  v.'ith  the  pious  race  ; 

The  dreadful  Judge  with  ftern  command 


bow 


10  If  once  his  wrath  arife. 
Ye  perifli  on  the  place 


Divides  him  to  a  diff'rent  place.  1 

•'  Straight  is  the  way  my  faints  have  trod, 
I  blefs'd  the  path  and  drew  it  plain  ; 
But  you  would  chufe  the  crocked  road  ;. 
And  down  it  leads  to  endlef*  pain."         ! 


Then  blcffed  is  the  foul  that  flifs 
For  refuge  to  his  grace.] 


COMMON   METRE. 


PSALM   II. 

SHORT   METRE. 

Tfcutjlated  acccrdingto  divine  Pattern^ 
Acts  iv.  ^4,  &c. 

Chrijl   dyli-y_y  rying,    ir.iercedirig,  and    reigning 
[i  T\  /TAKILR  and  fov'reign  Lord 
IVX  Of  heaven  and  eiarth  and  feas 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word, 
And  aaTwers  thy  decrees. 

%  The  things  fo  lottg  foretold, 
By  Da-uid  are  fuiJBll*d» 
When  Jczi-s  and  G.ntiJcs  rofe  to  flay 
Jefui,  thine  holy  child.] 

3  Why  did  the  GentiL's  rage, 
And  Jews  wiuh  one  accord 

Eend  ail  their  cottufels  to  deftroy 
Th'  anointed  of  the  Lord  ? 

4  Rulers  and  kings  a<(rec 
1  o  foini  a  vain  dcGrn  ; 

Agai^ift  the  Lord  their  pow'rs  luiite, 
Ag^Aiuli  Itin  Chrift  tiicyjoiu. 


W".\; 


HY  did  the  nations  join  to  flay 
ie  Lord's  anointed  Son  ? 
Why  did  thev  caft  his  laws  away, 
And  tread  his  gofpcl  down  ? 

Z  The  Lord  that  fits  above  the  ikie«, 
Derides  their  rage  below, 
He  fpeaks  with   vengeance  in   his  eye*, 
And  ftrikes  their  (pints  through. 

3  **  I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

And  raife  him  from  the  dead  ; 
I  make  my  holv  hill  his  thione. 
And  wide  his  kingdom  fpread. 

4  "  A(k  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 

The  utmoft  heathen  lands  : 

Thy  rod  of  iron  fliall  deftroy 

The  rebel  that  withftands." 

5  Be  wife,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth, 

Obey  th'  anointed  Lord, 
Adore  the  King  of  heav'nly  birth, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

6  With  humble  love  addrefs  his  throne  J 

For  if  he  frown,  ye  die  ; 
Thofe  are  fecure,  and  thofe  alone, 
Wko  oa  his  ^ra.;c  rely. 


PSALM 


E,    m, 


^5 


LONG     METRE. 

Christ's  Deaths  RefurreBion  and  Afcenfion. 
iT  T  THY  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  ragei 
V V    The  Romans  why  thei  r  fwords  era- 
AgainfttheLordtheirpow'rs engage  [ploy, 


His  dear  Anointed  to  defti 


oy 


a"  Come  let  us  break  his  bands,  fay  they, 
"  This  man  fliall  never  give  us  laws  ;" 
And  thus  they  cail  his  yoke  away, 
And  nail'd  the  monarch  to  the  crcfs. 

3  But  God,  who  high  in  glory  reigns, 
Laughs  at  their  pride, their  rage  controls; 
He'll  vex  their  hearts  with  inward  pains, 
And  fpeak  in  thunder  to  their  fouh. 

4'*  I  will  maintain  the  Khig  I  made 
"  On  Zir>,is  everlafting  hill, 
"  ?viY  hand  i"hall  bring  him  from  the  dead 
"  And  he  fliall  fland  your  fov'reign  fbli." 

/[His  wond'rous  riling  from  the  earth 
Tvlakes  his  eternal  Godhead  known  ; 
The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birth  ; 
"  This  day  have  I  begot  my  Son. 

6"  Afccnd  my  Son,  to  my  right  hand, 
"  There  fhalt  thou  aik,  ?jnd  I  beftow 
**  The  utmoft  bounds  of  Heathen  lands 
"  To  thee  the  northern  iiles  fliall  bow."] 

^  But  nations  that  reiid  his  grace, 
^hall  fall  beneath  his  iron  fcroke  ; 
His  rod  0iall  crufli  his  foes  with  eafe, 
As  potters  earthen  ware  is  broke. 
P      A      us      E , 

8  Now  ye  that  fit  on  eatthly  thrones, 
Be  v/iie,  and  fc rve  the  Lord,  the  Lamb, 
Now  to  his  feet  fubmit  your  crowns, 
Rejoice  and  tremble  at  his  name. 

9  With  humble  love  addrefs  the  Son, 
Left  he  grow  angrj'',  and  ye  die ; 
His  wrath  will  burn  to  worlds  unknown 
If  ye  provoke  his  jealoufy. 

10  His  florms  fliall  drive  you  quick  to  hell, 
He  is  a  God,  and  ye  but  dufV;: 
Happy  the  fouls  that  know  him  well, 
And  make  his  grace  their  only  truft. 


a  The  lying  tempter  would  purfeiade 
There's  no  relief  in  heav'n. 
And  all  my  fwelling  fins  appear 
Too  big  to  be  forgiven. 

3  But  thou,  my  glory  and  my  ftrength. 

Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread, 
Shalt  lilence  all  my  threat'ning  guilt, 
And  raife  my  drooping  head. 

4  [I  cry'd,  and  from  his  holy  hill 

He  bow'd  a  lift'ning  ear  ; 

I  call'd  my  father,  and  my  God, 

And  he  fubdu'd  my  fear. 

5  Ke  flied  foft  flumbers  on  mine  eyes. 

In  fpite  of  all  my  foes  ; 
I  'woke  and  wondered  at  the  grace 
That  guarded  my  repofe.} 

6  What  though  the  hod  of  death  and  hcli' 

All  arm'd  againft  me  ftood, 
Terrors  no  more  fliall  fliake  my  foul 
Aly  refuge  is  my  God. 

7  Arife,  O  Lord,  fuliil  thy  grace, 

While  I  thy  glory  fing  : 
My  God  has  broke  the  ferpent's  teeth. 
And  Death  has  lofl  his  Iling, 

S  Salvation  to  the  Lord,  belojigs. 
His  arm  alone  can  fave  : 
Bleflings attend  thy  people.here 
And  reach  beyond  the  graTC. 


'O 


LONG     M  E  T  R  jE. 

Ver.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5j  8- 

A   Morning   Pfalm. 

LORD,  how  many  are  my  foes 
In  this  weak  ftate  of  flefli  and  blood 
My  peace  they  daily  difcompofe. 
But  my  defence  and  ^lope  is  God. 

2  Tir'd  with  the  burdens  of  the  day. 
To  thee  I  rais'd  an  ev'ning  cry  :    . 
Thou  heardfl  when  I  began  to  pray. 
And  thine  almigkty  help  was  nigh. 

3  Supported  by  thine  heav'nly  aid, 
I  laid  me  dov/n,  and  flept  fccure  ; 
Not  death  fliould  make  my  heart  afraid, 

more. 


PSALM     III. 

COMMON     METRE 
Doubts  and  Fears  fuppreffed^  cr  GOD  our  Defence    i^^  ^  "*^u  t^/t!"^"tT  ""*,^'"  "*•',  "l^^f^ 

from  Sin  and  Satan.           .  I  hough  I  fliould  wake  and  nfe  no 

I  IV /TY  God,  how  many  are  my  fears  !  4  But  God  fuflain'd  me  all  the  night  : 

xVX          How  fall  my  foes  increafe  !  .  Salvation  doth  to  God  belong ; 

Confpiringmy  eternal  death,  He  rais'd  my  head  to  fee  the  light, 

They  break  my  prefent  peace.  j  And  make  his  praife  my  morning  fon, 


i6 


PSALM 


PSALM     IV. 

JLONG     METRE. 
Vcr.  I,  a,  3,  5,  6,  7. 

Msariiig  »/  Prayer  :    Or  GOD  owy  Portion^  and 
CHRIST  our  Hope. 

I  /^  GOD  of  grace  and  righteoufnefs, 
V^  Hear  and  attend,  tvhca  I  complain ; 
Thou  haft  enkrg'd  me  in  diftrefs, 
JBow  down  a  gracious  ear  again. 

a  Tc  fons  of  men,  in  vain  ye  try 
To  turn  my  glory  into  iliame ; 
How  long  will  fcofTt^rs  love  to  die. 
And  dare  reproach  my  Saviour's  nat»e. 

3  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  faints 
From  all  the  tribes  of  men  befide  : 
He  hears  the  cry  of  penitents 
Tor  the  dear  fake  of  Chrifl  that  dy'd, 

^When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 
A  thoufand  works  of  righteoufnefs. 
We  put  our  truft  in  God  alone, 
And  glory  in  his  pard'ning  grace. 

5  Let  the  unthinking  many  fay, 
"  Who  will  bcftow  feme  earthly  good  ?" 
But,  Lord,  thy  light  and  love  v/c  pray  ; 
Our  fouls  defire  this  heav'nly  food. 

iThen  fliallmy  cheerful  pow'rs  rejoice 
At  grace  and  favours  fo  divine, 
Nor  will  I  change  my  happy  choice 
For  all  their  corn,  and  aii  their  v/ine. 


C  O  INI  M  O  N     MET 
Ver.  3,  4,  5,  S. 

An   Evening  Pfalm. 


R  E. 


IT,  V,  VI. 
PSALM     V. 

COMMON    METRE. 

For  the  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  T    ORD,  in  the  morning  thou  fhalt  hf  aj 
JLj   My  voice  afcendiiig  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  diredl  my  pray'r, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 

4  Up  to  the  hills  where  Chrift  is  goae 
To  plead  for  all  bis  faints, 
Prcfenting  at  his  Father',  throne 
Our  fongs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whofc  fight 

The  wicked  fl-.all  not  ftand. 

Sinners  f^iall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  houfe  will  I  rcfort, 

To  tafte  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  freouent  thine  holy  Court, 
And  worfhip  in  thy  fear. 

5  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  thy  feet, 

In  ways  of  righteoufnefs  ! 
Make  ev'ry  path  of  duty  ftrai^ht, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 
p      A      u      s      E. 

6  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  tempt  my  feet  aftray  ; 
They  flatter  with  a  baie  defign. 
To  make  my  foul  their  prey. 

7  Lord,  crufli  the  ferpentiu  theduft* 

And  all  his  plots  dcftroy  ; 
While  thofe  that  inthy  mercy  truft. 

For  ever  fhout  for  joy. 
g  The  men  that  love  and  fear  thy  name 
Sh?r.  fee  thdr  hopes  fulfiU'd  ; 


I  T    ORD, thou  wilt  hear  me, when  I  pray;    The  mighty  God  will  compafs  them 
X-i     I  am  forever  thine  ;  With  favour  as  a  fliitid. 


I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  fin. 

i#J«  And  while  I  refl  my  we?.!-y  head 
From  cares  and  bus'ncfs  free, 
'Ti^  fweet  converfmg  on  my  bed 
With  my  own  heart  apd  tliee. 

3  1  pay  this  ev'ning  facri£ce  : 

And  whoa  my  work  is  done, 
Great  (5od,  my  fairh  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  tho'ts  compos'd  to  peace, 

ril  give  mines  eyes  to  flccp  ; 
Thy  hand  in  fafety  keeps  my  days, 
^And  will  my  fi ambers  keep. 


PSALM     VI. 

COMMON     P^  E  T  R  E. 

Complaint  in  Sichiifi  :    Or  Difecfes  healed. 

I   TN  anger,  Lord,  rebuke  me  not, 
1     VMthdr^w  the  dreadful  dorm  : 
Nor  let  thy  fury  burn  fo  hot 
Againft  a  feeble  worm. 
z  My  foul's  bow'd  down  with  heavy  cares^ 
My  flclh  with  pain  oppreft  : 
My  couch  is  witnefs  to  my  tears, 
iviy  tears  fofbid  my  reft, 


PSALM       VII,  VHI, 


17 


j  Sorrow  and  pain  wear  out  my  days  ; 
I  wafte  the  night  with  cries, 
Counting  the  minutes  as  they  pafs, 
'Till  the  flow  moriiSng  rife. 

4  Shall  I  be  (lill  tormented  more  ? 

Mine  eyes  confum'd  with  grief  ; 
Hov.'  long,  my  God,  how  long  before 
Tiiiae  hand  afford  relief  ? 

5  He  hearB  when  dull  and  aflaes  fpeak, 

He  pities  all  our  groans, 
Hefaves  us  for  his  mercy's  fake, 
And  heals  our  broken  bones. 

6  The  virtue  of  his  fov'reign  word 

Reftores  our  fainting  breath  : 
For  lalent  graves  praiie  not  the  Lord, 
Nor  is  he  known  in  death. 


LONG 

Temptations 


MET 

SLirre/s 


R  E. 


overcome. 


iT    ORD,  I  can  fuficr  thy  rebukes, 
JLi   When  thou  with  kindnefs  doth  chaf- 
•But  th}--  fierce  wrath  I  cannot  bear,    [tife  ; 
O  let  it  not  againfl  me  rife. 
■2  Pity  my  languifiiing  eftate, 
And  eafe  the  forrows  that  I  feel  ; 
The  wounds  thine  heavy  hand  hath  made; 

0  let  thy  gentler  touches  heal. 

3  See  how  I  pafs  my  weary  days 

fn  fighs  and  groans  ;  and  when  'tis  night, 
My  bed  is  water'd  with  my  tears  ; 
My  grief  confumes  and  dims  my  fight. 

4  Look  how  the  pov.-crs  of  nature  mourn 
How  long.  Almighty  God,  how  long  ? 
When  fliall  thine  hour  of  grace  return  ? 
AVhen  (h-AW  I  make  thy  grace  my  fong  ? 

?  T  feel  my  flcfli  fo  near  the  grave, 
ij^fy  thoughts  are  tempted  to  defpair  ; 
But  grave?  cxn  never  praife  the  Lord, 

1  or  ail  is  dud  and  hlence  there. 

6  Depart,  ye  tempters  from  my  foul, 
And  all  defpairing  thoughts  depart  ; 
My  God  who  hears  my  humble  moan. 
Will  cafe  my  fiefli  and  cheer  my  heart. 


PSALM     VII. 

C  O  M  xM  O  N     METRE. 

cod's  Care  of  his    People,    and  P unijbmtnt  of 

Ptrfccutcrs. 
I   T\/rY  trufi  is  in  my  heav'nly  friend, 


My  hope  in  thee,  my  God. 
8ifc,  and  my  lielplefs  lift  defend 
Fiam  thoie  ihix  feek  znv  biyod. 


a  With  infolcnce  and  fury  they 
My  foul  in  pieces  tear. 
As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey, 

When  no  deliv'rer's  near.  1 

3  If  I  had  e'er  provok'd  them  firft, 
Or  once  abus'd  my  foe, 
Then  let  him  tread  my  life  to  duft. 
And  lay  mine  honour  low. 

4.  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 
I  know  thy  piercing  eyes  ; 
I  fliould  not  dare  appeal  to  thee. 
Nor  aflc  my  God  to  rife. 
y  Arife,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand. 
Their  pride  and  pow'r  control ; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliv'rance  for  my  fouL 

p      A      u      s      E. 
S  [Let  linners  and  their  wicked  rage 
Be  humbled  to  the  duft  ; 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vindicate  the  juft  .-* 

7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  reins 

He  will  defend  th'  upright  ; 
His  fliarpeft  arrows  he  ordains 

Againit  the  fons  of  fpite.  » 

8  For  me  their  ma'ace  digg'd  a  pit, 

But  there  thcmfelves  are  caft  ; 
My  God  makes  all  their  mifchief  light 
On  their  own  heads  at  laft.] 

9  That  cruel  perfecwting  race 

Muft  feel  his  dreadful  fvvord  : 
Awake,  my  foul,  and  praiie  the  grace, 
And  juftice  of  the  Lord. 


P  S  A  L 

SHORT 


M     VIII. 

M  E  T  R  E, 


god's  Sovereignty  and   Gcodnefs  ;  and   J\dan^s 
Dcmiuion  coer  the  Creatures. 

1  /^   LORD,  our  heav'lily  King, 
V^   Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  fpread, 
And  o'er  the  heav'ns  they  fliinc. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 
I  raife  my  wond'ring  eyes. 

And  fee  the  moon  complete  in  light, 
Adorn  the  darkfome  fkies  : 

3  When  I  furvey  the  ftars 
And  all  their  Oiiuing  forms. 

Lord,  what  is  mnn,  that  worthlefs  thiogj 
Akiu  to  diMC  and  Y«'Ui'm&  V 


E  » 


la 


PSALM 


VIIL 


4  Lord,  what  is  worthlcfs  man, 
That  thou  fhould'ft  love  him  fo  ? 

Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  plac'd, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

5  Thine  honours  crown  his  head. 
While  hearts  like  flaves  obey, 

iVnd  birds  that  cut  the  air  with  wings, 
And  filh  that  cleave  the  fea. 

6  How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
And  wond'rous  are  thy  ways  : 

Of  dufl  and  worms  thy  pow'r  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praife. 

7  [Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes 
And  fucklings  thou  canft  draw 

Surprifing  honours  to  thy  name, 
And  ilrike  the  world  with  awe. 

S  O  Lord,  our  heav'nly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine  : 
Thy  glorks  round  the  earth  are  fpread, 
And  o'er  the  heav'ns  they  fhine.] 


COMMON     METRE. 

CURKt's    Condefcenfton,  and   Glorification  ; — 

•r  GOD  made  Man. 

1  /^  tiQRD,  our  Lord,  how  wond'rous 
\J  Is  thine  exalted  irame  ;  [great 

The  glories  of  thy  heav'nly  ftate 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

a  When  1  behold  thy  works  on  high. 
The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 

And  ftars  that  well  adorn  the  fky, 
Thofe  nooving  worlds  of  light, 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 

Who  dwells  fo  far  below, 
That  thou  fhculdft  vifit  him  with  grace, 
And  love  his  nature  fo. 

4  That  thine  eternal  Son  fliould  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form, 
Made  lower  than  his  angels  arc, 
To  fave  a  dying  worna,. 

5  [Yet  while  he  liv'd  on  earth  unknown, 

And  men  woul4  not  adore, 
Th'  obedient  feas  and  fi(hes  owa 
His  Godhead  and  his  pow'r. 

6  The  waves  lay  fpread  beneath  his  feet  ; 

And  fi^^h  at  h'£  command, 
§ring  their  large  ilioals  to  Peter's  uet, 
JBriag  tribute  to  his  haiid^ 


7  Thefe  leiTer  glories  of  the  Son» 

Shone  through  the  flefhly  cloud  t 
Now  we  behold  him  on  his  throne. 
And  men  confefs  him  God.] 

8  Let  him  be  crown'd  with  majcfty, 
Who  bow'd  his  head  to  death  ; 

And  be  his  honours  founded  high, 
By  all  things  that  have  breath. 

9  Je/tts,  our  Lord,  how  wond'rous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name  \ 
The  glories  of  thy  heav'nly  ftate, 
Let  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 


LONG    METRE.     FIRST  PART 

Vcr.  I,  a,  Paraphrafed. 

The    Hojanna    of  the    Children  :    Or^  In/ants 
fraijing   GOn. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  fkies, 
xV-  Thro'  the  wide  earth  thy  name  Is 

And  thine  eternal  glories  rife  [fpread^, 

C^cr  all  the  hcav*ns  thy  hands  have  made. 

2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A  monument  of  honour  raife  ; 
And  babes  with  uninllrudVed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praife. 

3  Thy  pow'r  afllRs  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  re1?els  to.  the  ground  ; 
To  ftill  the  bold  blafphemen's  rage. 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 

4  Children  amidft  thy  temple  throijg " 
To  fee  their  great  Redeemer's  face  ; 

•  Thefon  of  David,  is  their  fong, 
And  young  hofannas  fill  the  place. 

5  The  frownin.g  fcrlbcs  and  angry  pricfls 
In  vain  their  impious  cavils  bring  : 
Revenge  uts  fiknt  in  their  breads. 
While  Jeivijh  babes  proclaim  their  King. 

LONG  METRE    SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  3,  &:c.  Paraphrafed. 

ADAM,  and  CHRIST,  Lords  of  the  old  and  ncut 
Creation, 

1  T  CRD,  what  was  man,  when  made  at 
I  J  y?^tf«7,  the  offspring  of  the  duft,[firfl^ 
That  thou  fhould'ft  fct  him  and  his  rac3 
But  jufl  belew  an  angel's  place. 

2  That  thcu  ilionld'ft  raife  his    nature  fo,. 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below  : 
Make  ev'ry  beaft  and  bird  fubmit^ 
And  lay  the  fiflics  at  his  feet. 


PSALM 


IX,  X. 


'9 


3  But  0  what  brighter  glories  wait. 
To  crown  the  fecond  Adanis  ftate  ! 
What  honours  fliall  thy  fon  adorn, 
Who  condcfcended  to  be  born  ? 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made  ! 
See  him  in  duft  among  the  dead, 
To  fave  a  ruin'd  world  from  fin  : 
But  he  fliall  reign  with  pow'r  divine. 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  ail 
The  miseries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New  made,  and  glorious,  fliall  fubmit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 


PSALM    IX. 

COMMON  METRE.    FIRST  PART. 
JVratb  and  Mercy  front  the  yudgmeni-Siai. 

I  "ITTITH  my  whole  heart  I'll  raife  my 
V  V    Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim,  [fong. 

ThouTov'reign  Judge  of  right  and  wrong 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  ihame. 

a  I'll  ling  thy  majefty  and  grace  ; 

My  God  prepares  hie  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteoufnefs. 

And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

3  Then  ihall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  that  are  oppreft  ; 

To  fave  the  people  of  his  love, 

And  give  the  weary  reft. 

4  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trufl 

In  thy  abimdant  grace  ; 
for  thou  haft  ne'er  forfook  the  juft, 
Who  humbly  feek  thy  face. 

5  Sing  pralfcs  to  the  righteous  Lord, 

Who  dvvcHs  on  Zions  hill, 
Who  executes  his  threat'ning  word. 
And  doth  his  grace  fuifil. 


3  His  foes  (hall  fall  with  hccdicfs  feet. 

Into  the  pit  they  made  j 
And  Tinners  perifh  in  the  net 

That  their  own  hands  have  fpread. 

4  Thus  by  thy  judgments,  mighty  God, 

Are  thy  deep  counfels  known  ; 

When  men  of  mifchief  arc  deftroy'd. 

The  fnare  muft  be  their  own. 

P       A        U        S       ». 

5  The  wicked  fliall  fink  down  to  hcjl ; 

Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare  forget  thee,  or  rebel 
Againfl  thy  known  commands. 

6  Tho'  faints  to  fore  diftrefs  are  brought* 

And  wait  and  long  complain. 
Their  cries  fhall  never  be  forgot, 
Nor  fhall  their  hopes  be  vain. 

7  [Rife,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  feat. 

To  judge  and  fave  the  poor  ; 
Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 
And  man  prevail  no  more. 

8  Thy  thunder  fliall  affright  the  proud, 

And  put  their  hearts  to  pain. 
Make  them  cenfefs  that  thou  art  God, 
And  they  but  feeble  men.] 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Vcr.  12. 

The  Wifiom  and  Equity  cf  Pro'Vidcn^e^ 

I  TTTHEN  the  great  Judge  fuprcme  a 
W    Shall  once  inquire  forblocd,  i  ii: 


inqu 

The  humble  fouls  that  mourn  in  duft. 
Shall  find  a  faithful  God. 

2  He  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death 
Does  his  own  children  raife  : 

In  Zifi's  gates  with  cheerful  breath 
They  ling  their  Fiittisr's  pr^ife. 


arc 

■A 


PSALM    X. 

COMMON     METRE. 

Prayer  heard,  and  Saints  faved  :  Or,  Pride, 
Atheifm,  and  Opprcftion  punifhed. 

Par  a  Humi!iat'io»-D<fy, 

I  "TTTHY  doth  the  Lord  ftandoftTo  far? 

VV     And  why  conceal  his  face, 
When  great  calamities  appear. 

And  times  of  deep  diftrefs  ? 
Z  Lord,  fliall  the  \yicked  ftill  deride 

Thyjviftice  and  thy  power.'     • 
Shall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pride 

And  (till  thy  faints  devour  I 

^  They  put  thy  judgments  from  their  fight-. 

And  then  infult  the  poor  ; 
They  boaft  in  theiir  exalted  height, 

That  they  fhall  fall  no  more. 

4  Arife,  O  Lord,  lift  up  thine  han^ 

Attend  our  humble  cry  ; 
No  enemy  ftiall  dare  tp  ftand 

V/hen  God  afcends  oa  high. 

PAUSE. 

Why  do  the  men  of  mahce  rage,, 
A^d  Tuy  With  loclifti  i^j;;idc. 


%o 


PSALM 


XI,    XIL 


"  The  God  of  heav'n  will  ne'er  engage 
"  To  fight  on  Zicii^i  lide." 

6  But  thou  for  ever  art  our  Lord  ; 

And  pow'rful  is  thine  hand, 
As  when  the  heathens  felt  thy  fword, 
And  perifli'd  from  thy  laud. 

7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  caufe  thine  car  to  hear  ; 
Hearken  to  what  thy  children  fay, 
And  put  the  world  in  fear. 

8  Proud  tyrants  fhall  no  more  opprefs, 

No  more  dcfpife  the  jufi:  ; 
And  mighty  fuiners  iliali  confefs 
They  are  but  earch  and  dull. 


PSALM.  XIL 

LONG     METRE. 
The  Saint's  Safety  and  Hope  in    evil   Times 
Or  Sins  of  the    Torque   complained  of,  viz. 
Blafphemy,  Balfboody   ISfc. 

X   T    ORD,  if  thou  dofl  not  foon  appear, 
-L/   Virtue  and  truth  will  fly  away  ; 
A  faithful  man  amongfl  us  here, 
Wilifcarce  be  found  if  thou  delay. 

7,  Thev»'holedifcourfewhenneighbo'rsmeet 
Is  fill'd  with  trifles  loofe  and  vain  ; 

I     Their  lips  are  flatt'ry  and  deceit, 
And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

3  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound 
I     Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  long  ; 
!     The  God  of  vengeance  will  confound 
■ ;     Their  fiatt'ring  and  hlafpheming  tongue, 

'4  ''  Yet  fhall  our  v/ords  be  free,  they  cry  : 
j     Our  tongues  fliall  becontroul'dby  none  ; 
I     Where  is  the  Lo-rd  will  a  fie  us  why  ? 
j     Or  fay  our  lips  are  not  our  own  ?" 

G0I>  loves  the  Righteous^  and  hates  the  Wicked.^  The  Lord,  who  fees  the  poor  opprMs'd, 

And  hears  th'cpprelTor's  haughty  (train. 
Will  rife  to  give  his  children  reft. 
Nor  fliali  thev  trufl  his  word  in  vain. 


PSALM     XL 


LONG     METRE. 


I  T\/rY  refuge  is  the  God  of  love, 
XVX  Why  do  my  foes  infult  and  cry, 
"  Fly  like  a  tim'rous  trem'bling  dove, 
"  To  diftant  woods  or  mountains  fly  .<"* 

a  If  government  be  pnce  defl;roy'd> 
(That  firm  foundation  of  our  peace) 
And  violence  makes  juftice  void, 
Where  Uiall  the  righteous  fcek  rcdrefs  ? 

3  The  Lord  in  heav'n  has  fix'd  his  throne. 
His  eye  furveys  the  world  below  : 
To  him  all  mortal  things  arc  known. 
His  eye-lids  fearch  our  fpirits  through, 


Thy  word,  O  Lord,  though  often  try'd. 

Void  of  deceit  fliallftill  appear, 

Not  filver  fev'n  times  purify 'd 

From  drofs  and  miiture  fliine*  fo  clear. 

Thy  grace  fliall  in  the  darkefl  howr 
Defend  the  holy  foul  from  harm  ; 
Thoughvhentlie  viieil:  men  have  pow'r, 
On  ev'ry  iide  will  iinners  iwarm. 


If  he  aflllvfbs  his  faints  fo  far. 
To  prove  their  love,  and  try  their  grace,  j 
What  may  the  bold  tranfgrcflbrs  fear  ? 
His  very  foul  abhors  their  ways. 


C  O  M  M  ON     IM  E  T  R  ?. 

Cc»ipl.::nt  of  a  ^fiiercl  Corruption  of  Jifar.-^ 
mr:  :  Or,  the  Provvf  and  Signs  e/*CURlS'f's 
coming  io  fudgtnenl. 


(  On  impious  wretches  he  fliall  rain 
Te.Tipcfts  of  brimf^one,  iire  and  death, 
Such  as  he  kindled  en  tlie  plain 
Of  Sodom,  witji  his  angry  breath. 

6  The  rightconsl^ordloves  righteous  fouls 
Whofc  thoughts  and  acliojis  are  fiaccrc 
And  With  a  gracious  eye  beholds 
The  men  Uiut  his  own  ima^ie  bear. 


HELP  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  f:il! 
Religion  lofes  ground  ; 
The  fons  of  violence  prevail, 
And  treacheries  abound. 

I  Their  oaths  and  promife?  they  break; 

Yet  Z&.  the  flatt'rcr's  part  ; 
With  fair  deceitful  lips  they  fpeak, 

And  with  a  double  heart. 

If  we  reprove  feme  hateful  ly?, 

How  is  their  fury  ftirr'd  ! 
Are  not  our  lips  our  own,  they  cry, 

"  And  who  inali  be  our  Lord  V 


PSALM 


XIII,   XIV, 


21 


4  Scoffers  appear  on  cv'ry  fide, 

Where  a  vile  race  of  men 
Is  rais'd  to  feats  of  pow'r  and  pride. 
And  bears  the  fword  in  vain. 
pause:. 

5  Lord,  when  iniquities  abound, 

And  blafphemy  grows  bold, 
When  faith  is  hardly  to  be  found. 
And  love  is  waxing  cold. 

6  Is  not  thy  chariot  haft'ning  on  ? 

Haft  thou  not  giv'n  the  fign  ? 
May  we  not  trud  and  live  upon 
A  promife  fo  divine  ? 

7  "  Yes,  faith  the  Lord,  now  will  I  rife, 

"  And  make  opprefTors  flee  ; 

**  I  fliall  appear  to  their  furprife, 

"  And  fet  my  fervants  free." 

i  Thy  word  like  filver  fev'n  times  try'd, 
Throuo;h  ages  fiiall  endure ; 

The  men  that  in  thy  truth' confide. 
Shall  find  thy  promife  fure. 


PSALM     XIII 

LONG     METRE. 

JFleading  %uitb  god  under  Defertion 
ffi  Darknef;. 


My  heart  fliall  feel  thy  lore,  and  raifc 
My  cheerful  voice  to  fongs  of  praife^ 


COMMON     METRE. 
Cbtnplaint  under  the  Temptaiions  cf  the    Devtf- 

I  TTOW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face? 

JLX  My  God,  how  long  delay  ? 
When  fliali  I  feel  thofe  heav'nly  rays 

That  chafe  my  fears  away  ? 

%  How  long  fliall  my  poor  laboring  foul 

Wreftle  and  toil  in  vain  ? 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  controul, 

And  eafe  my  raging  pain. 

3  See  how  the  prince  of  darknefs  tries 
All  his  malicious  arts, 

He  fpreads  a  raift  around, my  eyes, 
And  throws  his  fi'ry  darts. 

4  Be  thou  my  fun,  and  thou  my  Hiield, 
My  foul  in  fafcty  keep  ; 

Make  hafte,  before  mine  eyes  are  feaPd 
In  death's  eternal  Hsep. 

5  How  would  the  tempter  Jjoaft  aloud. 
If  I  become  his  prey  ? 

Behold  the  fons  of  hell  grow  proud 
At  thy  fo  long  delay. 

Or,  Hope\^  But  they  fliall  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 
And  Satan  hide  his  head  ; , 
He  knows  the  terrours  of  thy  look. 


I  TJOW  loog,  O  Lord,  fhall  I  complain,!     And  he^rs  thy  voice  with  dread. 

jn  LikeonewhofeekshisGodinYain?!^  Thou  wilt  difplay  that  fov'reign  gra€€> 


■•     4 


Canfl  thou  thy  face  for  ever  hide. 
And  I  (till  pray,  and  be  dcny'd  ? 

Shall  I  for  ever  be  forgot, 

As  one  whom  thou  regarded  not  ? 

Still  fhall  my  foul  thine  abfence  moura, 

And  fliil  defpair  of  thy  return. 

How  long  fhall  my  poor  troubled  breaft 

Be  with  thofe  anxious  thoughts  opprefi  ? 

And  Satan^  my  malicious  foe, 

Rejoice  to  fee  me  funk  fo  low  ? 

Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 
Before  my  death  conclude  ray  grief, 
\i  thou  withhold  thy  heav'nly  light, 
I  fleep  in  everlafting  night. 

5  How  will  the  pow'rs  of  darknefs  boaflt 
If  but  one  praying  foul  be  loft  ? 

But  I  have  trulted  in  thy  grace, 
And  ilinll  again  behold  thy  face. 

6  Whate'er  my  fears  or-  foes  fuggefi, 
'J'hou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rtft  :. 


Where  all  my  hopes  have  hung 
I  fhall  employ  my  lips  in  praife. 
And  vi<^L'ry  fnall  be  fung. 


PSALM     XIV. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART, 

By  Jjifature  all  Msn  are  Sinners. 

iXpOOLS,  in  their  hearts,  believe  apd  fay^ 

-L     "  That  all  religion's  vain, 
*'  There  i^  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
*-  Or  minds  th'  afiairs  of  men." 

%  From  thoughts  fo  dreadful  and  profane. 

Corrupt  diicourfe  proceeds  ; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  arc  found 

Abominable  deeds. 

3  The  Lord,  from  his  celeftial  throne, 

Look'd  down  on  things  below. 
To  find  the  man  that  fought  his  grac.e, 
Qr  did  his  juAice  k^coY^. 


22 


PSALM      XV,  XVI. 


4  By  nature  all  are  gone  aftray, 

Their  pra(£tice  all  the  fame  : 
There's  none  that  fear,  his  maker's  hand 
There's  none  thmt  loves  his  name. 

5  Their  tongues  are  us'd  to  fpeak  deceit, 

Their  fianders  never  ceafe  ; 
How  fwift  to  mifchief  are  their  feet, 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace. 

4  S'.ich  feeds  of  fin,  that  bitter  mot, 
In  ev'ry  heart  are  found  ; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit. 
Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART 

The  Folly  of  Per/ecutors. 

I   \  RE  finners  now  fo  fenfelefs  grown, 
X\.  That  they  the  faints  devour  ? 
And  never  worfhip  at  thy  throne. 


Nor  fear  thine  awful 


po\ 


a  Great  God,  appear,  to  their  furprize. 

Reveal  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
Let  them  no  more  thy  wrath  defpife, 
Nor  turn  our  hope  to  fhame. 

3  Doft  thou  not  dv/ell  among  the  juft  ? 

And  yet  our  foes  deride, 
That  wc  fliould  make  thv  name  our  trufb. 
Great  God  confound  their  pride. 

4  O  that  the  joyful  day  were  come 

To  finifh  our  diftrefs  ! 
"When  God  fhall  bring  his  children  home. 
Our  fongs  fliall  never  ccafe. 

PSALM     XV. 

COMMON     METRE. 

Charadier  of  a  Saint,  or  a  Citizen  of  Zion  :  Or 
the  ^alijications  of  a  Chrmian. 

I  TTrnO  fliall  inhabit  in  thy  hill. 

VV     O  God  oi  holinefs  ? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  near  his  throne  of  grace  ? 
a  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  ways, 
And  works  with  righteous  hands  ? 
That  trulls  his  Maker's  promifes, 
And  follows  his  commands. 
3  He  fpeaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart, 
Nor  ilanders  Avith  his  tongue  .> 
"Will  fcarce  believe  an  ill  report, 
^Tor  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 


4  The  weahhy  fmncr  he  contemns. 

Love-,  aU  that  fear  the  Lord  ; 
And  though  to  his  own  hurt  he  fwcars. 
Still  he  performs  his  word. 

5  His  hands  difdain  a  golden  bribe. 

And  never  gripe  the  poor  ; 
This  man  fliall  dwell  with  God  on  earth, 
And  find  his  heav'n  fecure. 


LONG     METRE. 

Religion  and  fufiice,   Goodnefs    and   Truth  ;   ot 

Duties  to  GOD  and  Man  :    Or^tbe  ^lalifua" 

tioHs  cf  a  Chrifiian^ 

I'lTT'HO  fliail  afcend  thy  heav'nly  place, 

VV     Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy 

The  man  that  minds  religion  now,    [face  ? 

And  humbly  walks  with  God  below. 

2  Wiiofe  hando  a  re  pure,  whofe  heart  is  clean ; 
Wliofe  lips  rdll  fpeak  the  thing  they  mcioii 
No  /landers  dwt.l  upon  his  tongue  : 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wroag. 

3  [Scarce  will  he  truft  an  ill  report. 
Nor  vent  it  to  his  neighbour's,  hurt  : 
Sinners  of  flate  he  can  defpife. 
But  faints  are  honour'd  in  his  eyes.] 

4  [Firm  to  his  v/ord  he  ever  ftocd, 
And  always  makes  his  promife  good  : 
Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  fwcars, 
Vv''hatever  pain  or  lofs  he  bcar^] 

5  [He  never  deaL  in  bribing  gold, 

And  m.ourns  that  juftice  fhould  be  fold; 
While  others  gripe  and  grind  the  poor, 
Sv,-eet  charity  attends  his  door.] 

6  ?Ie  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
Forthofe  that  curie  him  to  hii*  face  ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  ftill  the  fame 
That  he  would  hope  or  wilTi  from  them. 

7  Yet  when  his  holieft  works  are  done, 
His  foul  depends  on  grace  alone  : 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  fliall  fee. 
And  dwell  for  ever.  Lord,  with  thee. 


PSALM     XVL 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 
Confejfon  of  our    Poverty,  arJ  Saints  the  hefl 


Company 
GOD. 


Or,  good  Works  prof  t  Men,  n.t 


iT)RESERVE  me.  Lord,  in  time  of  need, 
A      For  fuccour  to  thy  throne  I  flee, 
Eut  have  no  merits  there  to  plead  ; 
My  goodacfs  canaot  reach  to  thee. 


P    S     A     I.     M       XVI. 


23 


3  Oft  hare  my  heart  and  tong\i<r  conftft, 
How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am  ; 
My  praife  can  never  mako  thee  blefl, 
Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  nane. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  faints  on  earth  may  reap 
Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do  ; 

Thefc  arc  the  company  I  keep, 
Thefe  are  the  choiceft  friends  I  know. 

4  Let  others  choofe  the  fons  of  mirth 
To  give  a  relifh  to  their  wine  ; 

I  love  the  men  of  heav'nly  birth, 
Whofe  thoughts  ani  language  are  divine. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Christ's    All-Sufficiency. 
iTTOTV  faft  their  guilt  and  forrowi  rife 
XjL  Who  hafte  to  feek  feme  idol  god  ; 
I  will  not  taftc  their  facrificc, 
Their  oiV'rings  of  forbidden  blood. 

2  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup, 
And  nobler  food  to  live  upoa  ; 
He  for  my  life  has  offer'd  up 
y^fus,  his  beft  beloved  foa. 

2  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feafl ; 
By  day  his  counfels  guide  me  right : 
And  be  his  name  forever  bleft, 
Who  gives  me  fwcet  advice  by  night. 

4  I  fet  him  ftill  before  my  eyes ; 
At  my  right  hand  he  (lands  prepar'd 
To  keep  my  foul  fr»m  all  furprifc, 
And  be  my  everlafting  guard. 


LONG  METRE.      THIRD  PART. 

Courage  in  Death ^  and  Hope  of  the  R'.fiirre^i 
I'TTT'HEN  God  is  nigh  my  faith  is  ftrong, 
V  V     His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  ; 
B«  glad  my  heart,  rejoice  my  tongue, 
My  dying  flefli  fhall  reft  in  hope. 

2  Though  in  the  du/1:  I  lay  my  head, 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  Lsare 
My  foul  for  ever  with  the  dead, 

Nor  lofethy  children  in  the  grave. 

3  My  flciJi  fliall  thy  £f  ft  call  obey, 
Shake  otf  the  duft,  and  rife  on  high  ; 
Then  flialt  thou  lead  the  wond'rous  way 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  {kj. 

4  There  ftreams  of  eudlefs  pieafure  flow  ; 
And  full  difcov'ries  of  thy  grace 
(Which  we  but  tafted  \\irt  tjclov.') 
Spread  hcav'u^y  jays  chf  0'  all  the  place, 


COMMON  METRE.     IIRST  PART. 
Vcr.  I 3. 

Support  and  Council  from  GOD  nviiboui  Merit, 

1 QAVF  me,  O. Lord,  from  ev'ry  foe  ; 

O  In  thcc  my  truft  I  pbce, 
I'liQugh  all  the  gocd  that  I  can  do 
Can  ne'er  deferve  ihy  grace.    , 

2  Yet  if  my  God  prolong  my  brcatk, 
The  faints  may  profit  by 't ; 

The  faints,  the  glory  of  the  eartk. 
The  men  of  my  delight. 

3  Let  Heathen)  to  their  idols  hafte, 
And  worfhip  wood  or  ftonc  ; 

But  my  delightful  lot  is  caft 
Where  the  true  God  is  knowB- 

4  His  hand  provides  aiy  coaftant  food, 
He  fills  my  daily  cup  ; 

Much  am  I  pleas'd  with  prefent  good, 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 

5  God  is  mv  portion  and  my  joy  ; 
His  counfels  are  my  light  ; 

He  gives  me  fweet  advice  by  day, 
And  gentle  liints  by  night. 

6  My  foul  would  all  her  thought*  apprtYe 
To  his  all-feeing  eye  ; 

Not  death,  nor  hell,  my  hope  fball  xaorc. 
While  fuch  a  friend  is  nigh. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART^ 

The  Death  and  Refurre£i:on  of  CHRIST. 

1  «  T  SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 

A  "  He  bears  my  courage  up  ; 
"  My  heart  and  tongue  their  joys  expra£i, 
«'  My  flefli  fliall  reft  ill  hope. 

2  "  My  fpirit,  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  Icayc 
"  Where  fouls  departed  are  ; 

"  Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave, 
"  To  fee  corruption  there. 

3  "  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 
"  And  raife  me  to  thy  tlirone  ; 

"  Thy  courts  immortal  pieafure  give, 
"  Thy  prei'cnce  joys  unknown." 

4  [Thus  in  the  name  of  Cbrif,  the  Lord, 
The  holy  David  fung, 

And  Providence  fulfils  the  word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 

'5  Jcfi..-,  whom  ev'ry  faint  adores, 

Was  crucify'd  and  fiain  : 
Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  reftores  I 

Behold  he  lives  again! 


i4 


PSALM 


XVII,  XMII. 


6  When  fliaD  my  feet  arife  and  fland 

On  hcav'n's  eternal  hilU  ; 
Tkere  fits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand, 

And  there  the  Father  fmilcs.] 


P  S  A  L 

SHORT 


M     XVIL 

METRE. 


Hath  joys  fubftantiai  and  Crtccrc  ; 
When  fliall  I  wake  aiid  find  me  there  ? 

5  O  glorious  hour  !  O  bleft  abc<le  ! 
I  fliall  b.  near,  and  like  iny  Gcd! 
And  fiefli  and  fin  no  more  controu! 
The  facrcd  pleafures  of  the  foul. 

6  My  flefli  fliall  flumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  laft  trumpet's  joyful  found  ; 


0,  Behold  the  finncr  dies, 

His  haughty  words  are  Tain  ; 
Here  in  this  life  h's  pleafure  lic«, 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 

3  Then  let  his  pride  advance. 
And  boift  of  all  his  (lore  ; 

The  Lord  is  my  inheritance. 

My  foul  can  wifli  no  aorc, 

4  I  fliall  behold  the  face 
Of  my  forgiving  God  : 

And  ftand  complete  in  righteoufnef« 
Wafli'd  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

5  There's  a  new  heav'n  begun 
When  I  awake  from  death, 

Dreft  iH  the  llkenefs  of  thy  Son, 
And  draw  immortal  breath, 


And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rife. 


Ver.  13,  &c.  . 

P.rikn  of  Saints  and  Signers  :    Or,  ff^  and    ^^^J'-^'^Z^^  tZS^^'^^ ^-l^Z^'!!'  ^"'P""'**' 
Defpair  in  Death, 

I    A   RISE,  my  gracious  God, 
±\.  And  make  the  wickfd  flee, 
They  are  but  thy  chaftifingrod 
To  drive  thy  faints  to  thee. 


PSALM   xvni. 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Ver.  I 6,  15 18. 

Delhtrmnet  fr*m  Defpair  :   Or^   7empfatient 


L 

Sinner's 


O  N 

Per 


M  E  T  R  E. 

and   tfj4    Sai;i/'s 


Hope 


iT^HEEwill  I  Iove,OIx)rd,myftrcngth, 
X  My  rock,  my  tow'r,  my  high  defence  ; 
Thy  mighty  arm  fliall  be  my  truft, 
For  I  have  found  faivation  thence. 

a  Death,  and  the  terrours  of  the  grave 
Stood  round  me  with  their  difmal  fliade  ; 
While  floods  of  high  temptation  rofe. 
And  made  my  flnking  foul  afraid. 

3  I  faw  the  op'ning  gates  of  hell 
With  endlefs  pains  and  forrows  there, 
Which  none,  but  they  that  feel,  can  tell, 
While  I  was  hurry 'd  to  defpair. 

4  In  my  diftrcfs  I  call'd  my  God, 
When  I  could  fcarce  believe  him  mine  . 
Be  bow'd  his  ear  to  my  complaint  : 
Then  did  his  grace  appear  divine. 


Or,  the  Heaven  of  feparate  Souis,  and  ^/-^^  f  With  fpeed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 
•^  .  As  on  a  cherub  s  wmg  he  rode  ; 

J  T    CRD,  I  am  thine  -.  But  thou  wilt  prove   Awful  and  bright  as  lightning  flione 
!_-<   My  faiih,my  patience,  and  my  love,   'ihe  face  of  my  deliv'rer  God. 


When  men  of  fpitc  aoainft  me  iom,  ,  _,  .         «    ,       ,  .       ,    , 

They  are  the  fword.  the  baud  h  thine.      ^^.^"^^'"t^^Tx  ^   ^  ^'  u''  \         f 
\  _  The  blaft  of  his  almighty  breath  ; 

■a  The;r  hope  and  portion  lie  below  ; 

'Tis  all  the  happinefs  they  know, 

*Ti6  all  they  feek  :  they  take  their  fliares. 

And  leave  the  red  among  their  heirs. 
3  What  finners  value,  I  rcfi'^^n  ; 

Lord,  'lis  enough  that  ibou  art  mine  : 

1  fliall  behold  thy  bUfsful  face, 

Aad  ftand  complete  in  rightcoufnefs. 


4  This  life't  a  dream,  an  empty  fliow ; 
liijt  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go, 


He  fcnt  faivation  from  on  high. 

And  drew  me  from  the  depths  of  death.] 

7  Great  were  my  fears,  my  foes  were  great. 
Much  was  their  flrength,'&:  more  their  rage 
But  Chrf,  my  Lord,  is  conqu'ror  flill, 
In  all  the  wars  that  devils  wage. 

•8  My  fong  for  ever  fliall  record 
That  terrible,  that  joyful  hour  ; 
And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord, 
Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  pew'r. 


PSALM 


XVIIL 


L 


1NG  Mr.TRE.     SrCOND  FART. 
Ver.  ao 26. 

Sincerity  proved  and  tervarded. 

ORD,  thou  hr.ft  fcen  my  foul  fincere, 
Haft  miidc  thy  truth  and  love  appear ; 
Before  mine  eyes  I  fet  thy  laws. 
And  thou  haft  ownM  my  righteous  caufe. 

1  Since  I  hare  lenrn'd  thy  holy  ways, 
I've  walk'd  upright  before  thy  face  ; 
Or  if  mv  feet  did  e'er  depart, 
'Twas  never  with  a  wicked  lieart. 

3  What  fore  temptations  broke  my  reft  ! 
What  wars  and  ftrugglings  in  mybreaft! 
But  through  thy  grace  that  reigns  within. 
I  guard  ag^inft  my  darling  fin, 

^  That  fin  that  clofe  befets  me  ftill, 
That  works  and  ftrives  againft  my  will  ; 
When  fl'-J'-ll  thy  Spirit's  fov'reign  pov.-'r 
Deftroy  it,  that  it  rife  no  more. 

5  [With  an  impartial  hand,  the  Lord 
Deals  out  to  mortals  their  reward  : 
'J  lie  kind  and  faithful  foullliall  find 
'    God  as  faithful  and  as  kind. 

he  jvft  and  pure  fliall  ever  fay 


Thy  love  to  faints  in  Chrijl  their  head 
Knows  not  a  limit  nor  an  end. 


COMMON  METRE.     FIRSr  PARr, 
ViSlory  a»d  Triumph  over  temporal  Etutf:ies, 

iTTTE  love  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adore, 
V?      Now  is  thine  aim  reveal'd  ; 

Thou  art  our  ftrenglh,  our  heav'niy  tov/'r, 
Our  bulwark  and  our  fnieid, 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  Rock, 
And  find  a  fure  defence  ; 

Kis  holy  name  otir  lips  invoke, 
And  draw  falvation  thence. 

3  When  God  our  leader  fhincs  in  arms, 

What  mortal  he.-^rt  can  bear 
The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms  ? 
The  lightning  of  his  fpear  ? 

4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind, 
And  angels  in  array 

In  millions  wait  to  know  his  mind. 
And  fwift  as  flames  obr v. 

5  Ke  fpeaks,  and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 
Whole  armies  are  difmay'd  ; 

His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  look, 
Sn-ikes  all  their  courage  dead. 


i  iiou  art  n.ore  pure,more  juftlhan  they:  ^,  ^^  forms  our  gcn'rals  for  the  field 


A^nd  men  that  love  revenge  lliall  know 
God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too.l 


LONG  METRE.     THIRD  PART. 
Ver.  30,  31,  34,  2>5^  36,  &c. 
Rejoicing  in  G<»D  :   Or,  Salvation  and  Triiin 
1  JUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word, 


V/itli  all  their  dreadful  fkili  ; 
Gives  them  his  awful  fv/crd  to  wield, 

A.nd  makes  them  hearts  of  lieel. 
7  [He  arms  our  captains  to  the  fight. 


J    Great  rock  of  my  fecure  abode 
V.'ho  is  a  God  befide  the  Lord  ? 
Or  where's  a  refuge  like  our  God  ? 

2  "Tis  he  that  girds  me  with  his  might, 
Gives  me  bis  holy  f'.\T)rd  to  wield  ; 
And  while  with  fin  and  hell  I  fight. 
Spreads  his  falvation  for  my  fliield. 

3  He  lives  (and  blefled  be  my  rock) 
Th^'  God  of  my  falvation  lives. 
The  dark  defigns  of  hell  ai'e  broke  ; 
Sweet  is  the  peace  my  father  gives. 

4  Before  the  fcofters  of  the  age 
I  v.-ill  exalt  my  Father's  name, 
Kortreniblc  at  their  mighty  rage. 

But  meet  reproach  and  bear  the  fliame. 

5  To  David  and  his  royal  feed, 
Thy  grace  foi-  ever  fl;all  extend ; 


ph.  He  girded  Cyrus  v/ith  his  might, 
But  Cyrus'kn&vi  him  not.) 

8  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blcft 
For  his  ov,n  churchee  fake  ; 

The  pow'rs  that  give  his  people  reft 
Shall  of  his  care  partake.] 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

The  Ccnqueror'*s  Scn^. 
1^  I  ^O  thine  almighty  arm  vrc  owe 

.JL     The  triumphs  of  the  day  ; 
Thy  terrours,  Lord,  confound  the  foe. 

And  melt  their  ftrength  away. 

2  'Tis  by  thine  aid  our  troops  prevail, 
And  break  united  pov.-'rs  ; 

Or  burn  tiieir  boafted  fleets,  or  fcale 
1  he  proudtft  of  their  tow'rs. 

3  Hew  have  v.-c  chas'd  them  thro'  the  field, 
And  trad  th-im  to  the  ground, 


a6. 


P    S     A     L     I\I 


XIX, 


WhDc  thy  falvation  was  our  fhicld, 
But  they  no  flicker  lound  ! 

4  In  vain  to  idol  faints  they  crv, 
And  perifh  in  their  blood  ; 

Where  is  a  rock  fo  great,  fo  high, 
So  poTv'rful  as  our  Cod  ? 

5  The  rock  of  J/mei  ever  lives. 
His  name  be  ever  bleft ; 

*Tis  his  own  arm  the  viiS'ry  gives. 
And  gives  his  people  reft. 

6  On  Kings  that  reign  as  David  did. 
He  pours  his  blefllngs  down  ; 

Secures  their  honours  to  their  feed, 
And  well  fupports  their  crown, 


PSALM     XIX. 

SHORT  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

The  Booh  of  Nature  and  Scripture, 

For  a  lord's  Day  Morning. 

I  T>  EHOI.D  the  lofty  (ky 
X3  Declares  its  maker,  God, 
And  all  his  ftany  Avorks  on  high 
Pi-oclaim  his  pow'r  abroad. 

a  The  darloiefs  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  courfc  the  fame  ; 
While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night. 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  ev'ry  difF'rent  land 
Their  gcn'ral  voice  is  known  ; 

They  ihew  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  chriftian  lands  rejoice, 
Here  he  reveals  his  word, 

V/c  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice. 
To  bid  us  knoAv  the  Lord. 

5  His  flatutes  and  commands 
Are  fet  before  our  eyes, 

He  puts  his  Gofpel  in  our  hands, 
Where  our  falvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  arc  jufr  and  pure, 
W'«  truth  without  deceit, 

His  prom;lt"8  for  ever  fure. 

And  his  rewards  arc  great. 

7  [Not  honey  to  the  tafte 
Affords  fo  much  delight, 

:N'or  gold,  that  has  the  furnace  pafi'd^ 
So  much  iiil-.;rc5  the  li^'ht. 


8  While  of  thy  works  I  fing. 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim. 
Accept  the  praife,  my  God,  my  King, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name.] 

SHORT  METRE.    SECOND  PART. 

god's  Word  moji  excellent  :    Or^  Sincerity   ot^ 
IVatcbfulnefs. 

For  a  lord's  Day  Morning. 

I    "OEHOLD  the  morning  fun 
X3   Begins  his  glorious  way  ; 
Hie  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

a  But  where  the  gofpel  comes, 
It  fpreads  diviner  light, 
It  calls  dead  hnners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  fight. 

3  How  perfe<fl  Is  thy  word  ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  juft, 

For  ever  fure  thy  promifc,  Lord, 
And  men  fecurely  truft. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  direclions  giv'n  ! 

O  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 

But  find  the  path  to  heav'n. 

PAUSE. 

5  I  hear  thy  word  with  love. 
And  I  would  fain  obey  ; 

Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above 
To  guide  me,  left  I  ftray. 

6  O  who  can  ever  find 
The  errours  of  his  ways  ? 

Yet  with  a  bold  prcfumptuous  mind 
I  would  not  dare  tranfgrcfs. 

7  Warn  me  of  ev'ry  fin. 
Forgive  my  fecret  faults, 

And  clcanfe  this  guilty  foul  of  mine, 
Whofe  crimes  exceed  my  thought*. 

8  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 
I  fpread  thy  praife  abroad  ; 

.\ccept  the  woiihip  and  the  fong. 
My  faviour  and  my  God. 


LONG     METRE. 

The  Bods  of  Nature  and  of  Scripture  compared: 
Or.,  the  Glor\'  and  Succcfs  of  the  Gofpel. 

I'T^HE  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory.  Lord, 
i-     In  every  ftar  thy  wifdom  flilncs  ; 
L\ii:  v.'hen  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
Wc  rtad  th^-  name  in  fairer  line*. 


P     S     A     I.     M 


XX. 


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2  The  rolling  fun,  the  changing  light, 
And  nights  and  days  thy  pow'r  confefs  ; 
But  the  bleft  volume  thou  haft  writ  j 
Reveals  thy  juflice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon  and  ftars  convey  thy  praife 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  ftand ; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touch'd  and  glanc'd  on  ev'ry  land. 

4  Nor  {hall  thy  fpreading  gofpel  reft 
'Till  thro'  the  world  thy  truth  has  run  ; 
'I'iJl  Chrijl  has  all  the  nations  bleft 
That  fee  the  light,  or  feel  the  fun. 

5  Great  Son  of  Righteoufnefs  arife. 


Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  w'ay. 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  ftray, 
Thy  promife  leads  my  heart  to  reft. 

6  From  the  difcov'ries  of  thy  law 
The  perfeA  rules  of  life  I  draw  ; 

Thefe  are  my  ftudy  and  delight  : 
No  honey  fo  invites  the  tafte, 
Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  pafs'd. 

Appears  fo  pleafmg  to  the  fight. 

7  Thy  threat'nings  wake  my  flumb'ring  eyes- 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies  ; 

But  'tis  thyblcfled  gofpel.  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  confcience  clean. 


6  Thy  nobleft  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  fouls  renev/'d,  and  fins  forgiv'n  : 
•Lord,  cleanfe  my  fins,  my  fcul  renew, 


Blefs  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light ;    Converts  my  foul,  fubdues  my  fin, 
Thy  Gofpel  makes  the  fimple  wifi,  i       And  g.ves  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right.    §  -^^^^o  knows  the  errours  of  his  thoughts  ? 

Ivly  God  forgive  my  fecret  faults, 

Aud  from  prefumptuous  fins  rcftrain  : 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praife. 
And  make  thy  word  m/guide  to  heav'n.    That'l  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 

P  S  A  L  M     XX. 

LONG     M  E  T  R  E, 

Prayer  and  Htpe  nf  ViSiory, 

For  a  Day  of  Prayer  in  a  Time  of  War. 
i"\JOW  may  the  God  of  pov/'r  and  grace 

l-\    Attend  his  peopie's  humble  cry  ! 

yehovah  hears  when  Ifral-^vzjs, 

And  brings  ddiv'i-ance  from  on  high. 
%  The  name  of  Jaa-Fs  God  defends 

Better  than  ilutlds  of  brazen  walls  ; 

He  from  his  fancluary  fends 


PARTICULAR    METRE. 

The  Beck  of  I'Tature  and  Scripture. 

1  r^  RE  AT  God,  the  heav'ns  well  order'd 
*^Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name:[frame 

There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  Hiine, 
A  thoufand  ftarry  beauties  there, 
A  thoufand  radient  mai'ks  appear  I 

Of  boundlefs  pow'r,  and  ikiil  divine. 

2  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
The  dawning  and  the  dying  light,  ! 

Lectures  of  heav'nly  wifdomread  ; 
Wish  iilent  eloquence  they  raife 

Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  praife,  ^-,  ^  u       ^^       x.       ^-     ^  v, 

.     J     ^^  ,       ^       J  ,        ^  '     ,  ^  buccour  and  Itrencth  when  Zion  calls.. 

And  neither  found  nor  language  need.  ° 

,^      ,.,...    ^      ^.  ,       '■^  Well  he  remembers  all  our  fighs, 

3  \  et  their  divme  uiftruaions  run  ^  j^j^  j^.^,^  ^^^^^^  ^^^  beft  deferts  ; 
rar  as  tne  jourmes  of  the  fun,  ^.^^  ,^^,^  ^^  ^j^^  ^^^^-^^^ 

And  evry  nation  knows  their  vo,ce  :        ^^  j^^,^^^,^     /^^^^  ^^^^  ^^^,^^^  ^^^^^^ 
The  fun  like  lome  young  bridegroom  dreft,  ^ 

Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  "the  eaft,       !4  In  his  falvation  is  our  hope, 

Rolls  round,andmakesthe  earth  rejoicej  And  in  the  name  of  Ifral's  God, 

,      ,      .  ,  .   ,  Our  troops  fliall  hft  their  banners  up 

4  \v here  er  ne  fpreads  his  beams. abroad  -     - 
He  fmiles  and  foeaks  his  maker  God  : 


Ail  nature  joins  to  fhew  thy  praife  : 
Thus  God  in  ev'ry  creature  fliines  ; 
Fair  is  the  book  of  nature's  lines  ; 

But  fairer  is  the  book  of  grace. 

PAUSE. 

5  I  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word  ; 
V/hat  lig'nt  and  joy  thefe  leaves  afford 
To  fouls  benighted  and  diftrcft  ! 


Our  navies  fpread  their  flags  abroad. 

c  Some  truft  in  horfes  ^rain'd  for  vv'ar, 
And  fome  of  chariots  make  their  boafts  '. 
Our  fureft  expeiftations  are 
From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heav'nly  hofts. 

6  [O  may  the  mem/ry  of  thy  name 
infpire  our  armies  for  the  fight  ! 
Our  foes  fl;all  fall  and  die  with  fhame, 
Or  quit  the  field  with  fhameful  flight] 


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M       XXI,     XXIL 


7  Now  fare  us  Lord,  from  Haviili  fear, 
Now  let  our  hope  be  firm  and  ftrong, 
Till  thy  falvation  fliall  appear, 
And  joy  and  triumph  raiit  the  foag. 


PSALM     XXI. 

LONG     METRE. 


Ver.  I- 


CIIRIST  exalted  to  the  Kin^j^ojn. 
-\'X>^AVID  rejoic'd  in  God  his Ilrength, 
JL>/  Rais'd  to  the  throne  by  fpccial  ^race, 
Rut  Chrijl  the  Son  appears  at  length, 
"ruiiils  the  triumph  and  the  praiie. 

Hcitv  great  is  the  McffuVs  joy 
In  the  frtlvation  of  thy  hand  ! 
Lord,  thou  haft  rais'd  his  kingdom  hj^h, 
And  giv'n  the  world  to  his  commanc. 

Thy  gocdnefs  grants  whate'er  he  wiil, 
Nor  doth  the  ieaft  requelt  withheld  ; 
i'lcfTings  of  love  prevent  him  ftill, 
And  crov/ns  of  g'cry,  not  si  gold. 

/Honour  and  majcfty  divine 
Around  hisfacrcd  temples  fhine, 
Eleft  with  the  favour  of  thy  face. 
Arid  length  cf  everlafting  days. 

: Thine  hand  fiiall  find  out  all  his  foes. 
And  as  the  iicry  oven  glov.-s 
V/ii,h  raging  heat  and  living  coals, 
cc  fuall  thy  v.'rath  devour  their  fouls. 


P  S  A  L  M     XXII. 

COrvIMON  ME'IRE.     FIRST  FART. 

Ver.  1 — = 1 6. 

The  Siifohivs  and  Diaih  cf  cilillST. 

I'^TT'HY  has  my  God  my  foulforfcok, 
/  V      Nor  will  a  fmile  atlcrd  ? 
(Thus  Da-Did  once  in  anguilh  fpoke, 
And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 

%  Though  'tis,  my  chief  delight  to  dwell 
Among  thy  praifing  fuints, 
Yet  thou  can  ft  hear  a  groan  as  well. 
And  pity  our  compkiiijs- 

3  Qjr  fathers  trufted  in  thy  name, 

And  great  dellvVance  foun,d  ; 

Eut  I'm  a  vv'orm,  defpis'd  of  men. 

And  trodden  to  the  ground. 

4  SJiaking  the  head,  they  pafs  ms  by, 

And  laugh  my  foul  to  fcorn  ; 


In  vain  he  trufts  in  God, they  cry,. 
"  Ncgledled  and  forlorn." 

5  But  thou  art  lie  who  form'd  my  fleft, 

By  thine  almighty  word, 
And  fince  I  hung  upon  the  breaft 
My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  Why  will  my  Father  hide  his  face. 

When  foes  ftand  threat 'ning  round. 
In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  diftrtfs, 
And  not  an  helper  found  I 

PAUSE. 

7  Behold  thy  darling^cft' among 

The  cruel  and  the  proud, 
As  bulls  of  Bajlan  fierce  and  ftrong, 

As  lions  roaring  loud. 
3  From  earth  and  hell  my  forrov-'s  meet 

To  multiply  the  fm.nrt ; 
They  nail  my  hands,  they  pierce  my  fett. 

And  try  to  vex  siy  heart. 

9  Yet  if  thy  fov'reign  hand  let  luofe 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell, 
Why  will  my  heav'nly  Father  bruife 
The  Son  he  loves  fo  v/ell  ? 

10  My  God,  if  poflible  it  be. 

Withhold  this  hitter  cup  : 
But  I  refign  my  v/ill  to  thee. 

And  drink  tlie  fcrrov/s  up. 
T  I  My  heart  difiblves  in  pangs  unknown, 

In  groans  I  v/afte  my  breath  : 
Thy  heavy  hand  hath  brought  ine  down 

Low  as  the  duft  of  deii.th. 
1 2  Father,  I  give  my  fpirlt  up, 

And  truft  it  in  thy  hand  ; 
My  dying  flefli  fiudi  reft  in  hope, 

And  rile  at  thy  command. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  FART. 

Ver.  ao,  21,  27— — 31- 
CURIS.t's  Sufferings  and  Kingdom. 
T  ""KJOW  from  the  roaring  Uon's  rage, 
IN    "  O  Lord  protcA  thy  Son, 
"  Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engnge 
"  I'he  po.w'rs  of  hell  alon<;." 

2  Tlius  did  our  fuff'ring  Saviour  pray 

With  mighty  cries  and  tears.: 
God  heard  him  in  th:U  dreadful  d;iy, 
And  chas'd  away  his  fears. 

3  Great  was  the  vitft'ry  of  ln&  death, 

His  throne's  exalted  high  : 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth. 
Shall  worfliip.or  lliall  die- 


PSALM 


XXIII. 


29 


4  A  num'rous  ofrsprlng  mufl  arife 

From  his  expiring  groans  ; 
They  (hall  be  reckon'd  in  his  eyes 
For  daughters  and  for  fons. 

5  The  meek  and  humble  fouls  fhall  fee 

His  table  richly  fpread  ; 
And  all  that  feek  the  Lord  fliall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

6  The  ifles  fhall  know  the  righteoufnefs 

Of  our  incarnate  God, 
And  nations  yet  unborn  profefs, 
Salvation  in  his  blood. 


LONG     METRE. 

Christ's  Sufferings  and  Exaltaticn. 

I   "VTOW  let  our  mournful  fongs  record 
jL\|    The  dying  forrows  of  our  Lord  : 
When  he  complain'd  in  tears  and  blood, 
As  one  forfaken  of  his  God. 

^  The  Jeivs  beheld  him  thus  forlorn. 
And  fliake  their  heads  ,and  laugh  in  fcorn; 
*'  He  rcfcu'd  others  from  the  grave, 
"  Now  let  him  try  himfelf  to  fave. 

J  "  This  is  the  man  did  once  pretend 
"  God  was  his  Father  and  his  Friend  ; 
"  If  God  the  blclTed  lov'd  him  fo, 
"  Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  now  ?" 

4  Barbarous  people  !  cruel  pr'efts  ! 
How  they  ftood  round  like  favage  beads 
Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

When  God  had  left  him  in  their  pow'r. 

5  They  wound  his  liead.his  hands,  his  feet, 
'Till  flre.ims  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  dy'd. 

6  But  God  his  Father  heard  his  cry  ; 
Rais'd  from  the  dcs.d  he  reigns  on  high 
The  nations  learn  his  righteoufnefs, 
And  humble  finners  tafte  his  grace. 


PSALM     XXIII. 

LONG     METRE. 

1  1\/TY  Shepherd  is  the  living  Lord  : 
XVX   Now  fliall  m.y  v/ants  be  well  fup- 
His  providence  and  holy  word     [ply'd 
Become  my  fafcty  and  my  guide. 

2  In  paftures  where  falvation  grows. 
He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  refl  ; 
There  living  water  gently  flows, 
And  ail  the  food  divinely  bltit. 

C  a 


3  My  wand'ring  feet  his  vrays  miftakc  ; 
But  he  reftores  my  foul  to  peace, 
And  leads  me  for  his  mercv's  fake. 

In  the  fair  paths  of  righteoufnefs. 

4  Tho*  I  walk  thro'  the  gloomy  vale. 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrours  are. 
My  heart  and  hope  fhall  never  fail, 
For  God  my  fliepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  Amidft  the  darknefs  and  the  deeps, 
Thou  art  my  comfort,  thou  my  flay  i 
Thy  ftafF  fupports  my  feeble  fteps. 
Thy  rod  dire^Sls  my  doubtful  way. 

6  The  fons  of  earth  and  fons  of  hell, 
Gaze  at  thy  goodnefs  and  repine 
To  fee  my  table  fpread  fo  well, 
With  living  bread  and  cheerful  wine> 

7  [How  I  rejoice  when  on  my  head 
Thy  Spirit  condefcends  to  reft  ? 
'Tis  a  divine  anointing  fhed 
Like  oilcf  gladnefs  at  a  feaft. 

8  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 
Attend  his  hcufehold  all  their  days  ; 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  Avord, 
To  feek  lus  face,  and  Cng  his  praife.] 

COMMON     METRE. 

1  T\^Y  Shepherd  will  fupply  my  need, 
iVX    'Jeho'vjh  is  his  name  ; 

In  paftures  frefli  he  makes  me  feed, 
Bcfide  the  living  flream. 

2  He  brings  my  wand'ring  fpirit  back, 

When  I  forfake  hisAvavs, 
And  leads  me  for  his  mercy's  fake. 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

3  When  I  walk  thro'  the  fliades  of  death. 

Thy  prefence  is  my  flay  : 
A  word  of  thy  fupporting  breath, 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

Thy  hand  in  fpite  of  all  my  foes, 
Doth  flill  mv  tsble  fpread  ; 

Mv  cup  with  bltflings  overflows. 
Thine  oil  anoints  my  head. 

The  fure  provificns  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days  ; 
O  may  thine  houfe  be  mine  abode. 

And  all  my  work  be  praife  ! 
There  would  I  find  a  fettled  reft, 

(While  others  go  and  ccme) 
No  more  a  flrangcr  or  a  gucft. 

But  like  a  child  at  home. 


3^ 


PSALM       XXIV.     XXV. 


SHORT     METRE. 

I  'T~^HE  Lord  my  fliephcrd  is, 
X       I  fliali  be  well  iupply'd  : 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his. 
What  can  I  want  bciidc  ? 

%  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heav'nly  paflurc  grows, 
"Where  living;  waters  gently  pafs, 
And  full  faivation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  aflray,. 

He  doth  my  foul  reclaim. 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  mofl  holy  name, 

4  While  he  afibrds  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear  .' 

Tho'  I  fliould  walk  thro'  death's  dark  fhade 
My  fliepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  In  fpite  of  all  my  foes, 
Thou  dofl  my  table  Ipread  ; 

JMy  cup  with  bleffings  overflows, 
And  joy  eialts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thv  loye- 
Shall  crown  my  foli'wing  days; 

Nor  from  thy  houfe  will  I  remove. 
Nor  ceafe  to  fpeak  thy  pralfe. 


PSALM     XXIV. 

COMMON     METRE. 

Dive!l:r.g  ivitb  GOD. 

i  •  D  ^KE  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's, 
JL       With  Adarns  num'rous  race  : 
He  rais'd  its  archers  o'er  the  floods. 
And  built  it  on  the  feas. 

a  But  who  among  the  fons  of  men 
Ma      tifitthine  abode  ? 
Ke  that  has  hands  from  mifchlef  clean, 
Whofe  heart  is  right  with  God. 

3  This  is  the  man  may  rife  and  take 

The  blefTings  of  his  grace  : 
This  is  the  lot  of  thofe  that  feek 
The  God  of  Jacob's  face. 

Now  let  our  foul's  immortal  pow'rs, 

To  meet  the  Lord  prepare. 

Lift  up  their  everlafting  doors 

The  King  of  glory's  near. 

5  The  King  of  glory,  v/ho  can  tell 
Tlie  v/onders  of  his  might  ? 
iTe  rules  the  nations  ;  but  to  d'.vell 
■^'hl.  r:.;iJs  h  his  (kli<][ht. 


LONG     METRE. 

Saints  d"<.L\ll  in  Heaven  ;    or,   CHRISt's  Af^en^' 
fion. 

i^P'KIS  fpacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord'i, 

X  And  men  and  worms  and  hearts  and 
He  rais'd  the  buildim;  on  the  leas,  [birds  : 
And  gave  it  for  their  dweUing  place. 

2  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high. 
Thy  palace.  Lord,  above  the  fky  : 
Who  thall  afcend  that  bleft  abode, 
And  dwell  fo  near  his  maker  God  ? 

•i,  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  lin      [clean^ 
Whofe  heart   is  pure,  whofe   hands   are 
Kim  iTiall  the  Lord  the  Saviour  blefs. 
And  clothe  his  foul  with  righteoulnt^-. 

4  Thefe  are  the  men,  tlie  pious  race. 
That  feck  the  God  of  JacoFs  face  ; 
Thefe  fhall  enjoy  the  blifsful  fight. 
And  dwell  in  everlafting  light. 

p       A       u       s       E. 

5  Rejoice  ye  fhining  worlds  on  high. 
Behold  the  King  of  glory  nigh  ; 
Who  can  this  King  of  gn.)ry  be  ? 

1  he  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

6  Ye  heav'nly  gates,  your  leaves  difplay. 
To  make  the  Lord  our  Saviour  way  ; 
Laden  with  fpoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqu'ror  comes  with  God  to  dwell. 

7  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  goes  before, 
He  opens  heav'ns  eternal  door. 

To  give  his  faints  a  blcll  abode 
Near  their  P.edeemer  and  their  God. 


PSALM     XXV. 

SHORT  METRE.     FIRST  FART. 

Ver.  I II. 

Waiting  for  Pardon  and  DireSiian. 

1  T  LIFT  my  foul  to  God, 

A   My  truft  is  in  his  name  ; 
Let  not  my  foes  that  feek  my  blood 
Still  triumph  in  my  Ihame. 

2  Sin,  and  the  pow'rs  of  hell, 
Perfsade  me  to  defpair  ; 

Lord,  make  me  know  thy  cov'nant  well. 
That  I  may  'fcape  the  fnare. 

3  From  the  flrft  dawning  light 
'Till  the  dark  ev'niiig  rife, 

Fcr  thy  faivation^  Lord,  I  wait 
With  ever  longing  -''■--^- 


P     S     A    L     M       XXVI,  XXVIL 


4  Remen'.her  all  thy  grace. 
And  lead  rie  in  thy  truth  ; 

Forgive  the  iios  of  riper  days, 

And  follies  of  my  youth.  ^ 

5  The  Lord  is  jufl:  and  kind. 
The  meek  fliall  learn  his  ways, 

And  every  kuinble  (inner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 

6  For  his  own  goodnefi  fake 

He  faves  my  foul  from  fhame  ; 
He  pardons  (though  my  guilt  be  great) 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

^HORT  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 
Ver.  12, 14,  lo,  13. 
Divine  Injlru^ion, 
I  T T7HERE  didl  the  man  be  found 
V  V     That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 
That  loves  the  gofpei's  joyful  found, 
And  trembles  at  the  rod  ? 

a  The  Lord  fliall  make  him  know 
The  fecrets  of  his  heart, 
The  wonders  of  his  covenant  fhow, 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

3  The  dealings  of  his  hand 
Are  truth  and  mercy  ftill. 

With  fuch  as  to  his  cov'nant  Hand, 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 

4  Their  fouls  fliall  dwell  at  eafe 
Before  their  Maker's  face  ; 

Their  feed  fliall  tafte  the  promifes 
In  their  extenfivc  wrace. 


SHORT  METRE. 
Ver,  15- 
Sijlrcfs  of  Soul  ;   cr.  Be 


THIRD  FART. 

22. 

:hjlidin^  and  Dfertion 


1  "J\ /TINS  eyes  and  my  dc firs 
XVX  Are  ever  to  the  Lord  ; 

I  love  to  plead  his  promifes, 
And  rcitupon  his  word. 

2  Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  foul. 
Bring  thy  falvation  near  ; 

When  will  thy  hand  releafe  my  feet 
Out  of.  the  deadly  fnare  ? 

3  When  (liall  the  fov'reign  gr^cc 
Of  my  forgiving  God 

Reftore  me  from  thofe  daiigerous  ways 
My  wand'ring  feet  have  trod  ! 

4  The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 
Doth  but  enlarge  my  woe  ; 

My  fpirit  languiiiaes,  my  heart 
Is  defoiate  and  i(iw. 


5  With  ev'ry  morning  light 
My  forrow  ntw  begins  ; 

Look  on  my  anguiili  and  my  pain. 
And  pardon  all  my  fins. 

PAUSE. 

6  Behold  the  hofts  of  hell. 
How  cruel  is  their  hate  "i 

Againft  my  life  they  rife,  and  join 
Their  fury  with  deceit. 

7  O  keep  my  foul  from  death, 
Nor  pat  my  hope  to  ihame, 

For  I  have  plac'd  my  only  iruft 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

8  With  humble  faith  I  Wait 
To  fee  thy  face  again  ; 

Of  Jfra'l  it  fhall  ne'er  be  faid, 
He  fought  the  Lord  in  vain. 


PSALM     XXVI. 

LONG  METRE. 

Self-exafniaatioit  ;   or^  E'videtices  of  Grace. 

I  TUDGEme,OLord,  and  prove  ray  ways, 
3  And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart  ; 
My  faith  upon  thy  promife  (lays, 
Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart. 

Z  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  (it 
With  men  of  vanity  and  lies  : 
The  fcoffer  and  the  hypocrite 
Are  I'he  abhorrence  of  mine  eyes. 

3  Amongft  thv  faints  will  I  appear 
With  hands  well  wafli'd  in  innocence  ; 
But  when  I  fiand  before  thy  bar, 
The  blood  of  Chrijl  is  my  defence. 

4  I  love  thine  habitation,  Lord, 

The  temple  where  thine   honours  dwell  x 
There  fliall  I  hear  thy  holy  word, 
And  there  thy  works  cf  v/onder  tell. 

5  Let  not  my  foul  be  join 'd  at  lail 
With  men  of  treachery  and  blood. 
Since  I  mv  days  on  earth  have  pafl 
Among  the  faints,  and  near  my  God. 


P  S  A  L  M     XXVIL 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Vtr.  1 6. 

The  Church  is  our  Delight  and  Safei-j. 
I   '^r'HE  Lord  cf  glory  is  my  light, 
X       And  my  falvation  too  ; 
Ccd  is  my  flrcugth  ;  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  mv  focsc;u:  do. 


32  PSALM 

a  One  privilege  my  heart  dclires ; 

O  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  faints, 

The  temples  of  my  God  ! 

3  There  fliall  I  offer  my  requefls, 

And  fee  thy  beauty  ftiU  ; 
Shall  hear  thy  mefTagts  of  love, 
And  there  enquire  thy  ivill. 

4  When  troubles  rife,  and  ftorms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide  ; 
God  has  a  flrong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  foul  abide. 

5  Now  fliall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around. 
And  fongs  of  joy  and  vidlory 
Witlwn  thy  temple  found. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  8,  9,  13,  J4- 

Prayer  and  Hoi>c. 

r   QOON  as  I  heard  my  Father  fay, 
O     "  Ye  children,  fcek  my  grace,'* 
My  heart  reply 'd  without  delay, 
"  ril  fy^ek  my  Father's  face." 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  foul  away  ; 
God  of  ray  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  diftreirmgday. 

3  Should  friendsandkindrcd  near  and  der.r 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die. 
My  God  would  make  my  life  his  care  ; 
And  all  my  need  fupply. 

4  My  fainting  flefli  had  dy'd  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  foul  bcliev'd. 

To  fee  thy  grace  provide  relief, 

Nor  was  my  hope  decciv'd. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trem-bling  faints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 
He'll  raife  your  fpirit  when  it  faints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 


PSALM     XXLX. 

LONG  METRE. 

Storm   end  Thunder. 

i/^  IVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  fons  of  fame, 
VJT  Gi  vc  to  the  Lord  renown  and  pow'r 
Al'cribc  due  honours  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  misrht  udore. 


XXIX,  XXX. 

1  The  Lord  prochims  his  pow'r  aloud. 
Over  the  ocean  and  the  land  ;     >■ 
His  voice  divides  the  wat'ry  cioud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  fpeaks,  and  tcmpeft.  hail  and  wind. 
Lay  the  wide  forcft  bare  around  ; 

The  fearful  hart  and  frighted  hJhd, 
Leap  at  the  terrour  of  the  found. 

4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice. 
And  lo,  the  ftately  cedars  break  ; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noife, 
The  vallies  roar,  the  deferts  quake. 

5  The  IvOrd  fits  fov'reign  on  the  flood, 
TheThund'rer  reigns  for  ever  king  ; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blefl  abode, 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  fing. 

6  hi  gentler  language  there  the  Lord 
The  counfels  of  his  grace  imparts  : 
Amidft  the  raging  ftorm  his  word 
Spealcs  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 


PSALM     XXX. 

LONG  METRE.     PIRST  PART. 
Shlnep  healedy  and  Sorrozv  removed. 

1  T  WILL  extol  thee.  Lord,  on  high, 
X   At  thy  command  difeafes  fly  ; 
Who  but  a  God  can  fpeak  and  fave 
From  the  dark  Ijordcrs  of  the  grave  ? 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  faints  of  his. 
And  tell  how  large' his  goodnefs  is  ; 
Let  all  your  pow'rs  rejoice  and  blcTs, 
While  you  record  his  holinefs. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  flays  ; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days  : 
Tho'  grief  and  tears  the   night  employ, 
The  morning  liar  reftores  the  joy. 

LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 
Ver.  6. 

He.zliJ?,   Slsinefs,  and  Rrce-Jery. 

iT?IRM    was   my    health,  m.y    day  was 
I.  bright. 

And  I  prcfum'd  'twould  ne'er  be  night  : 
Fondly  I  laid  within  my  heart, 
"  Pleafiire  and  peace  fhall  ne'er  depart." 

Z  But  I  forgot  tjiine  arm  was  flrong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  fcand  fo  long  ; 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide. 
My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  dy'd- 


P     S     A     I.     M 

3  I  cry'd  aloud  to  thee  my  God 


XXXI,   XXXII. 


13 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 
Deiiveranca  from   SLinJsr  and  Reproach. 


What  canfl  thou  profit  by  my  blood  ? 
"  Deep  iu  the  diift  can  I  declare 
"  Thy  truth, or  ling  thy  gouj.ucfs  there  ? 

4  "  Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace  !  I  faid,       , 

«  And  br;ng  me  from  among  the  dead  :"  i^lVf  "^  -'^^'"^  rejoices  ui  thy 
Tliy  n-ord  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt,  I    ^^^   ^^^^■^^;  "'7,^'-'^^'/.  "^ 

Tiiy  pard'ning  love  remov'd  my  guilt. 

5  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  woej 
Are  turn'd  to  joy  and  pralfes  now  ;  | 
I  throw  my  fackcioth  on  the  ground, 
Andeafe  and  gladnefo  gird  me  round. 

6  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Shall  ne'er  be  filentof  thy  name ;  [he?.v'n,'3 
Thy  praife  fharl  found  through  earth  and! 
For  ficknefs  heal'd  and  fins  for^iv'n. 


P  S  A  L  M     XXXI. 

COMMON    METP.E.       FIRST  PART 

Ver.  5,  13 19,  22,  23. 

Deliverance  from   Death. 

iTNTO  thine  hand,  O  God  of  truth, 
Jl      My  fpirit  I  commit  ; 
Thou  haft  rcdeem'd  my  foul  from  death 
And  fav'd  me  from  the  pit. 
%  The  paffions  of  my  hope  and  fear 
Maintain'd  a  double  flrife. 
While  ibrrow,  pain,  andliii  confpir'd 
To  take  away  njy  life. 

3  "  Aiy  time  is  in.  thy  hand,'*  I  cry'd, 

"  Though  1  draw  near  the  d.uft  :" 
Thoii  art  the  refuge  where  I  hide, 
The  God  in  whom  I  truft. 

4  O  make  thy  reconciled  face 

Upon  thy  fervant  fliiae, 
And  fave  me  for  thy  mercy's  fake, 
For  I'm  entirelv  thine. 

PA       U       S       E. 

5  ['Twas  in  my  ha  fie  m.y  fpirit  faid, 

"  Imuildcfpair  and  die, 
"  I  am  cut  olT  before  thine  eyes  ;" 
But  thca  liaft:  heard  my  cry.] 

C  Thy  goodnefs,  how  divinely  free  ! 
Hew  wond'rous  is  thy  grace. 
To  thofe  that  fear  thy  majefty, 
Aadtrufl;  thy  promifes  I 

7   O  love  the  I.ord,  all  ye  his  faiuts. 
And  Ung  aii  praifcs  loud; 
He'll  bend  his  ear  .to  your  complaints, 
Aftd.  recouipeuce  the  proud. 


name, 
my  truft ; 
Thou  hafl  preferv'd  my  face  from  lliame. 

Mine  honour  from  the  duft. 
'  My  life  is  fpent  with  grief,  I  cry'd, 

'  My  years  confum''d  in  groans, 
'  Zvlyftrength  decays, mineeyes  are  dry 'd, 
'  And  forrow  waftes  my  bones.' 

Among  mine  enemies  my  name 
Was  a  mere  proverb  grown, 

While  to  my  ntiglihours  I  became  • 
Forgotten  and  unlLuov.^n. 

4  Si^mder  and  fear  on  ev'ry  llde 

Sciz'd  and  befet  me  round  ; 
I  to  the  tlirone  of  grace  apply 'd, 
And  fpeedy  refcue  found, 

p      A      U       s      £. 

5  How  great  deliv'rance  tliou  hafl  v.'rcugitt 

Before  the  fons  of  men  ! 
The  lying  lips  to  lilence  brouglit, 
And  made  their  bcaflir.g  vain  ! 

6  Thy  children,  from  the  flrife  of  tongues, 

Shall  thy  paviiion  hide, 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  v/rorg*., 
And  crulli  the  fons  of  pride. 

7  Within  thy  fccret  prefence,  Lord, 

Let  me  for  ever  dwell ; 
No  fenced  city,  wallM  andbarr'd, 
Secures  a  faint  fo  well. 


P  S  A  L  M     XXXII. 

SHORT  METRE. 
For^lvt-ncfs  cf  Sins  iipcn  Ccif-fji'jn. 
I   f^   BLESSED  fouls  are  they, 
\J     Whofe  fins  are  cover'd  o'er 
Divinely  blefl,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  mere. 

a  TKey  mourn  their  follies  paft, 
And  keep  their  hearts  with  care  ; 
Their  lips  and  lives  Avlthout  deceit 
Shall  prove  their  faith  fmcere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 
I  felt  a  feft'ring  wound, 
'Till  I  confefs'dmy  lins  to  thee. 
And  ready  pardon  founds. 


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PSALM 


XXXIII. 


4  Let  finners  learn  to  pray, 
Let  faints  keep  near  the  throne 
Gur  help  in  times  of  deep  diftrefs 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 


COMiMON  METRE. 

Free   Pardon    and  fmcere  Obedicnse  :    Or,   Con 
/J/ton  ana  Forpvcnsfs. 

^   TTAPPY  the  man  to  whom  his  God 

J-  X     No  more  imputes  his  tin, 
Eut  wafh'din  his  Redeemer's  blood, 

Hath  made  his  garments  clean  ! 
-  H"*ppy  beyond  expreflion,  he 

Whofe  debts  are  thus  difcharg'd  ; 
And  from  the  guilty  bondage  free, 

fie  feels  his  foul  cnlarg'd. 

3  liisfpirit  hates  deceit  and  lies, 

His  rvorJs  j-.re  all  Hncere  ; 
Heguards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes, 
A  o  keep  his  confcience  clear. 

4  While  I  mv  inward  guilt  fuppreft, 

No  quiet  could  I  find  ; 
Thy  wr?.th  lay  burning  in  my  breaft. 
And  wrrvck'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 
$  Then  I  cocfefs'd  my  troubled  thoughts, 
My  fecret  fins  reveal'd  ; 
Thy  pard'ning  grace  forgave  my  faults, 
Thy  grace  my  pardon'feal'd. ' 

t  This  fhali  invite  thy  faints  to  pray  ; 
When  like  a  raging  flood 
Temptations  rife,  our  flrength  and  ftay 
Is  a  forgiving  God. 


While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Thro*  his  whole  life  appears  and  fliinc 


LONG  METRE.  SECOND  PART. 

A  guilty  Cor,f:i:nce  cafcd  l.y  Ccnfcjficn  and  Pa, 

don. 

1  'XTT'HILE  I  keep  fdence  and  conce- 

V  V  My  heavy  guilt  within  my  hear 
Whnt  torments  doth  my  confcience  feel 
What  agonies  of  inward  fmart  I 

2  I  fpread  ray  fins  before  the  Lord, 
And  all  my  fecr^^t  faults  confefs  ; 
Thy  gofpcl  fpeaks  a  pard'ning  word, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  feals  the  grace. 

J  For  this  fhall  ev'ry  humble  foul, 
Make  fwif:  addreffes  to  thy  feat  : 
When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll, 
There  fliall  they  lind  a  blcft  retreat. 

4  How  fafe  beneath  thy  wings  Hie,  [pear 
When  days   grow  dark   and  ftorras  ap 
And  when  I  walk,  thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  fafe  from  every  fnare. 


LONG  TvIETRZ.     FIRST  PART. 

Rtpintance  and  free    Pcrd-.n  ;    or,    Jvjlfcatkn 
ajid  SanCiificatiort. 

i-J  W.hofc  guilt  is  pardon'dby  his  God, 
Whofe  fins  with  forrow  are  confefs 'd, 
Ar;d  covtr'd  with  his  Saviour's  blood, 
a  Blcft  is  the  m?.n  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  not  his  iniquities, 
Ke  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
Afid  join  to  prove  his  faith  fmcere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteoufnefs 
'i'iut  hides  and  cancels  aJI  his  lin*  ! 


P  S  A  L  M     XXXIII. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 
Works  of  Crect'iM  end  Providence. 

1  TJ  EJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord 
lA^     This  work  belongs  to  you  : 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 

How  holy,  jull  and  true  ! 

2  His  mercy  and  his  righteoufnefs 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  proclaim  ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  v.ond'rous  name. 

3  His  wifdom  and  almighty  word 

The  heav'nly  arches  fpread  : 
/Vnd  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Their  iliining  lioits  were  made. 

\  He  bade  the  liquid  waters  flow 
To  their  appointed  deep  ; 
The  flowing  feas  their  limits  know. 
And  their  own  ftation  keep. 

Ye  tenants  of  the  fpacious  earth, 

With  fear  before  him  (land  : 
He  fpake,  and  nature  took  its  birtk. 

And  rcfls  on  his  command. 
He  fcorns  the  angry  nations  rage, 

And  breaks  their  vain  defigns  ; 
His  counfcl  (lands  through  cverv  age. 

And  in  full  glory  fhines. 


PSALM 


XXXIV. 


35 


DOMMON  METRE.     SEQOND  PART. 
Creatures  vain,  and  GOB  All-fuficieut. 

t   T)LEST  is  the  n.ition  where  the  Lord 
X3     Hath  fix'd  his  gracious  throne  ; 
Where  he  reveals  his  heav'nly  word, 
And  calls  their  tribes  his  own. 

%  His  eye,  with  infinite  furvey. 
Does  the  whole  world  bvhold  ; 
He  form'd  us  all  of  equal  clay. 
And  knows  our  feeble  mould. 

)  Kings  are  not  refcu'd  by  the  force 
Of  armies  from  the  grave  ; 
Nor  fpeed  nor  courage  of  an  horie 
Can  the  bold  rider  fave. 

X  Vain  is  the  ftrength  of  beads  or  sacn, 
To  hope  for  fafety  thence  ; 
But  holy  fouls  from  God  obtain 
A  ftrong  and  fure  defence. 

J  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  truft, 
When  plagues  or  famine  fpread  ; 
His  watchfid  eye  fecures  the  juit, 
Among  ten  thoufand  dead. 

ft  Lord,  let  our  hearts  rejoice  in  thee, 
And  blefs  us  from  thy  throne  ; 
For  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choicej 
And  iruft  thy  grace  alone. 


IP  ARTICULAR  METRE.  FIRST  PART^ 

IVorLs  of  Creation  and  Providence. 

:'V7*E  holy  fouls, in  God  rejoice,     [voice, 
X     Your  Maker's  praife  becomes  your 

Greatis  your  theme,  yourfongsbe  new; 
SJng  of  his  name,  his  word,  his  ways, 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace. 

How  wife  and  holy,  jufl  and  true  ! 

a  Juflice  and  truth  he  ever  loves, 
And  the  whole  earth  his  goodnefs  proves 
His  word  the  heav'niy  arches  fpread  ; 
How  wide  they  fliine  from  north  to  fouth; 
And  by  thefpirit  of  his  mouth 
Were  all  the  ftarry  annies  made. 

3  He  gathers  the  wide  flowing  fcas, 
Thofe  wat'ry  treafures  know  their  pla<:e 

In  the  vafl:  ftore-houfe  of  the  deep  : 
Hefprke,  and  gave  all  nature  birrh. 
And  f.rcs,  and  feas,  and  heav'n  and  earth 

His  everlafliug  orders  keep, 

4  Let  mortals  tremble  and  adore 
A  God  of  fuch  reflftlefs  pow'r. 


is'&r  dare  Ludi 


thcL-  fcsols  ragt ; 


Vain  arc  your  thoughts,  and  weak  ycur 

Eut  his  eternal  ceuniftl  ftands,       [hand«^ 

And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age. 


PARTICULAR  METRE,     SLC.  PART, 

Creatures  •vain,  and  G on    All-fuficitnt. 
i/^   HAPPY  nation,  where  the  Ix)rd 
V>/   Reveals  the  treafures  of  his  word, 
And  buildshis  church,  his  earthly  throne? 
His  eye  the  heathen  world  furveys,  [ways, 
He  form'd  their  hearts,  he    knows   their 
But  God  their  Maker  is  unknown. 
Z  Let  kings  rely  upon  their  hod. 
And  of  his  ftrength  the  champion  boafl  ^ 

In  vain  they  boafl,  in  vain  rely  ; 
In  vain  we  trufl:  the  brutal  force, 
Or  fpeed,  or  courage  of  an  horfe. 
To  guard  his  rider,  or  to  fly. 
,3  The  eye  of  thy  companion,  Lord, 
Doth  more  fecure  defence  afford,  [ftand  : 
When   death,  or  dangers   threatening 
Thy  watchful  eye  preferves  the  juft. 
Who  make  thy  name  their  fear  and  tnafc. 
When  wars  or  famine  wafte   the  Iand« 
4  In  ilcknefs  or  the  bloody  field. 
Thou  our  Phyfician,  thou  our  fhield. 
Send  us  falvation  from  thy  throne  : 
We  wait  to  fee  thy  goodnefs  fhine  ; 
Let  us  rejoice  in  help  divine, 
For  all  our  hope  is  God  alone. 


PSALM     XXXIV. 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART 

god's  Care  of  the  Saints  ;   or,  Deliveranee  ly 

Prayer. 
I T    OPvD  I  will  blefs'  thee  -all  my  days, 
JL-i  Thy  praife    fhail    dwell    upon  my 
My  foul  fliall  glory  in  thy  grace,  [tongue^ 
While  faints  rejoice  to  hear  the  long. 

a  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
Come  let  us  all  exalt  his  name  ; 
I  fought  the  eternal  God,  and  he 
Has  not  expos 'd  my  hope  to  fhame. 

3  I  told  him  ail  my  fecrct  grief. 

My  fecret  groaning  reach'd  his  cars  ; 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 
And  calm'd  the  tumult  of  my  fears, 

4  To  him  the  poor  Lift  up  their  eyes. 
Their  faces  feel  the  heav'niy  fliine  , 
A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  Ikies 
Fills  thea  with  light  and  joy  divine 


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XXXIV. 


5. His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Around  the  men  that  I'erve  the  Lord  ; 
O  fear  and  love  him,  all  yr  faints, 
'lafteof  his  grace,  andliufl  his  word. 

t  The  wild  young  lions  pinch'd  with  pain 
And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood  ; 
But  none  ihail  iVek  the  Lord  in  vain. 
Nor  want  fupplics  of  real  good. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Vcr.   II 22. 

J?fI/^}ous  Educaiiofi  ;    or,  InJlriiSiioris    cf  Piety. 
I    /CHILDREN  in  years  and  knowledge 

Your  parents  hope,  your  parents  joy, 
Attend  the  counlels  of  my  tongue, 
lyCt  pious  thouglits  your  minds  employ, 

Z  If  you  defire  a  length  of  day, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  fliate, 
Roftrain  your  feet  from  finful  ways, 
Your  lips  from  Handerand  deceit. 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  faints, 
His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries  ; 
He  fets  his  frowning  face  againft 
The  fons  of  violence  and  lies. 

4  To  humble  fouls  and  broken  hearts, 
CJod  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh  ; 
Pardon  and  hope  his  love  impi'.rts, 
When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 

5  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans. 
His  Son  redeems  their  fouls  from  death  ; 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones. 
They  in  Itis  p;  aife  employ  their  breath 


COMMON  ME  IRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Ver.   I 10. 

Prayer  and  Praife  for  eminent  Deliverance. 

7.   T'LT  blcfs  the  Lord  from  <lay  to  day 
JL     How  good  ave  all  his  ways  ! 
Ye  humble  fouls  that  ufe  to  pray, 
Come  help  my  lips  to  praife. 

1  Sing  to  the  honour  of  his  name, 
How  a  poor  finner  cry'd. 
Nor  was  his  hope  cxpos'd  to  (liame, 


3  When threp.t'ningforrows round  meflood 
And  endlefs  fears  arofe, 
Like  the  loud  billows  of  a  floed, 
Redoublip)!  alj  niv  woc-b. 


4  I  told  the  Lord  my  fere  difireft, 

\\  i:h  heavy  groans  and  tears  : 
He  gave  my  fliarp'  fl  torments  cafe, 
And  lilenc'd  all  my  icars. 

p       A       u       s       J-. 

5  '[O  finners,  come  and  tafle  his  love. 

Come  learn  his  plealant y.ays. 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  fwcctnefs  of  his  grace. 

6  He  bi  Js  his  angels  pitch  theiv  tents 

Round  where  his  children  dwell  ; 
What  ill  their  heav'nly  care  prevent?, 
Kg  earthly  tongue  can  tell.] . 

7  O  love  the  Lord,  ye  faints  of  his  ; 

His  eye  regards  the  juft  ; 
How  richly  blefl:  their  portion  is 
Who  make  the  Lord  their  truft  ! 

8  Young  lions  pinch'd  with  hunger  roar, 

And  famiiii  in  the  wood  ; 
But  God  fupplies  his  holy  poor, 
V/ilh  ev'rv  needful  rood. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PARI 

Ver.  II 22. 

Exbortatiors  to  Peace  and  Holinef^. 

1  /^OME,  children,  learn  to  fear  th< 
V^  And  that  your  xlays  be  long,  [Lord 
Let  not  a  falfc  or  fpitctul  word 

Be  found  upon  your  tongue. 

2  Depart  from  mifchicf,  pradlife  love, 

Purfue  the  works  of  peace  : 
So  fliall  tlie  Lord  your  ways  approve, 
And  fet  your  fouls  at  eafe. 

3  His  eyes  awake  to  guard  the  jult, 

His  earr.  attend  their  cry  : 
When  broken  fpirits  dwell  in  dufl, 
The  God  of  grace  is  nigli. 

4  Wliat  though  the  forrows  here  they  ta{l( 

Arc  fliarp  and  tedious  too. 
The  Lord  who  i'aves  them  all  at  laf^. 
Is  their  fupporter  now. 

5  Evil  fliall  fmite  the  Xvicked  dead  ; 

But  God  fecures  his ov.n  : 
Prevents  the  mifchief  when  theyflidcj 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

6  When  defolation,  like  a  flood, 

O'er  the  proud  Tinner  rolls, 

Saints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God, 

For  he  rcdcem'd  thdr  foui^ 


L    M      XXXV,     XXXVl. 


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P  "S  A  L  M     XXXV, 
Common  metre,   first  part. 

!*r.iyer  and  Faith    of  ferftcuted   Saints:    Or^ 
Imprecations  niixtdivith  Charky. 

I  "VTOW  p^ead  my  caufe,  almighty  God; 
l\       With  all  the  fens  of  ftrifc  ; 
And  fight  ?2^inft  the  men  of  blood, 
Who  fight  againft  my  life. 

^  Draw  out  thy  fpear,  and  ftop  their  way, 
Lilt  thine  avenging  rod  ; 
But  to  my  foul  in  intrcy  fay, 
"  I  am  thy  Saviour  God." 

3  They  plant  their  fnares  to  catch  my  feet 

And  nets  of  mifchicf  fpread  : 
Plunge  the  dtftroyers  in  the  pit 
That  their  ov/n  hands  have  made. 

4  Let  fogs  and  darkxsefs  hide  their  v/ay, 

And  liipp'ry  be  their  ground  ; 
Thy  wrath  iliall  nu.ke  their  lives  a  prey, 
And  all  tlitir  rage  confound. 

5  They  fly  like  chafFbefure  the  wind, 

Before  thine  angry  breath  ; 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  behind, 

Purfucs  them  down  to  death. 
t)    i'hcy  loA^e  the  road  that  leads  to  hell  ; 

Then  let  the  rebels  die, 
Whofe  malace  is  implacable 

Againfl:  the  Lord  on  high, 
7  iJut  if  thou  haft  a  chofen  few 

Araongfl  that  impious  race. 
Divide  them  from  the  bloody  crew, 

Ey  thy  furpriiiiig  grace. 
r8  Then  will  I  raife  my  tuneful  voice, 

To  make  thy  wonders  known  ;    • 
In  their  filvatlon  ITi  rejoice. 

And  bltfs  thee  for  my  own. 


How  did  bis  flowing  tears  comlole, 

As  for  a  brother  dead  .' 
And  fafting,  rpo^tlfy'd  his  foul. 

While  for  their  life  he  pray'd. 

4Theygroan'd,  and  curs'd  him  on  their  be4 
Yet  ftill  he  pleads  and  mourns  ; 
And  double  bicllings  on  Jiis  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  O  glorious  type  of  heav'nly  grace! 

Thus  Cbrijl  the  Lord  appears  ; 
While  llnners  curfc,  the  Saviour  prays. 
And  pities  lhc:;xx  v/ith  tears. 

6  He  the  true  David,  Ifrad's  King, 

Eleft  and  belov'd  of  Cod, 
To  fave  us  rebels  dead  in  tin, 
Pav'd  his  own  d^arefl  blood. 


SAL  M     XXXVL 

LONG     ME  T  P.  II. 
Ver.  s 9- 


n 


PerfcSions   end   Pro-jidence  cf  COD  :    Or^ 
general  Pro-Jidiuce  aiid fpcciai  Gyacc, 

I  TTIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
XJ-  Thy  goodnels  in  full  glory  {liines  ; 
Thy  truth  (liall  break  thro'  ev'ry  cloud 
That  veil*  and  darkens  thy  deteas. 


2  For  ever  firm  thy  juftice  ftands. 

As  mountains  their  foundaticMas  keep; 
Wife  arc  the  v/onders  of  tiiinc  hands; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

'3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 
j     Both  man  and  beaft  thy  bounty  ll:ar<?, 
- — ■—  I     The  v/hole  creation  is  thy  charge, 

COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART      But  faints  are  thy  pecihar  care. 

Vcr.  12,  15,  14.  A  ^y  God  !  how  excellent  thy  grace! 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comlortiprings; 


Lov:  t 


Enerriit 
Sir.tci 


Or,   the  Love  cf   CHRIST /o 
typ'-ftd  in  David. 

BEHOI-B  the  love,  the  generous  love 
That  holy  David  fliows  ; 
Hal  V:  how  his  founding  bowels  move 
To  his  afflicted  foes  ! 

When  they  are  lick,  bis  foul  complains. 
And  feems  to  feel  thefmart; 

Tilt  fpirit  of  the  gofpel  reigus. 
And  mehs  his  pious  heart. 


The  fons  oi  Adiim  in  diftrcfs. 
Fly  to  the  fliadowofthy  wings. 

From  the  provifions  of  thy  houfe 
We  fliall  be  fed  v.ith fweet  repaft  ; 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
And  brings  falvation  to  our  tafte. 

Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free. 
Springs  from  the  prcfence  of  my  Lord, 
And  in  the  light  our  fouh;  fhaii  fee 
The  gloriwS  proiiils'd  in  thy  word. 


P     S     A     L     M       XX  XVII. 


C  O  IvJ  ?vl  O  N     M  E  T  R  E. 

Vcr.  1,  a,  5,  6,  7,  9. 

PraSiiccl  Ath-:ijtn  expcfcd  :    Off  the   Being  and 
Anriljutcs  cf  GOD  ajfertcd. 

1  "TTTHILE  men.  grow  bold  in  wicked 
VV       And  yet  a  God  they  own,  [waj^s, 
!My  heart  within  mc  often  fays, 

"  Their  thoughts  believe  there's  none." 

fi  Their  thoughts  and  ways  at  once  dccUrc 
(Whate'er  their  lips  profcfs) 
God  hath  no  wrath  for  them  to  fear, 
Nor  will  they  feek  his  grace. 

^V/hat  ftrange  fclf-flatt'ry  blinds  their  eyes! 
But  there's  a  kaft'ning  hoar 
When  they  fhali  fee  with  fore  furprize, 
The  tcrrours  of  thy  pow'r. 

4  Thy  juftiqe  fliall  maintain  its  throne, 

Thcnigh  mountains  melt  away; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknown, 
A  deep  unfathom'd  fca. 

5  Above  thefe  heav'ns  created  rounds, 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  extend  ; 
Tliy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bjwnds 
Where  tinae  and  natv^re  end. 

4  Safecf  to  rr-au  thy  goodneis  brings, 

N^).'  ore;  looks  liicbean: ; 
Bene  itli  tht  laadov/  of  thy  wings 

Thy  clilluicn  choofe  to  reft. 
;  fFrom  thee  v/hen   creature  ftreams  ran 

And  mo-'al  comforts  die,  [Io^Tj 

Perpetual  fprings  of  life  fiiall  flow, 

And  raife  our  picafures  higii. 

5  Though  all  created  light  decay, 

And  death  clofe  up  our  eyes, 

Thy  prefence  makes  eternal  dayj 

Where  clouds  c-iw  never  rife.] 


3  Kis  heart  is  falfc  and  fou!. 
HJB  words  arc  fmootiv  and  ir..  , 

Wifdom  is  banilird  from  his  foul, 
And  leaves  no  goodncfs  thcic. 

4  He  plot*  upon  his  bed, 
New  mifchiefs  to  fulfil  : 

He  fcts  his  heart,  and  hands,  and  head, 
I'o  praclifc  all  that's  ill. 

5  But  there's  a  dreadful  God, 
Though  men  renounce  hi»  fear  ; 

Kis  jufticc  liid  behind  a  cloud. 
Shall  one  great  day  appear. 

6  His  truth  tranfcends  the  llcy, 
In  IiTav-'n  his  mercies  dwell  ; 

Deep  as  the  fea  his  judgments  lie, 
His  anger  burns  to  hell. 

7  How  excellent  his  Iotc, 
Whence  all  our  fafcty  fpring*  : 

O  never  let  my  fou!  remove 

From  underneath  his  wings  ! 


SHORT     Tvl  E  T  R  E. 
Ver.  T 7. 


P  S  A  L  M     XXXVII. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRSr  PART. 

Vcr.  I 15. 

The  Cur  a  cf  Eni>y,  Fretfulrcfs  and  Unhelirf  ; 
6/-,  the  Reivards  of  the  Righteous  and  tie 
IViiksd  :  Or,  the  IVoyUs  "^Hatred,  and  the 
Siiiiii't  Pjiience. 

I   TTTHY  fnould  I  vex  my  foul  and  fret 
y  V       To  fee  the  wicked  rife ; 
Or  envy  finners  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lite  ? 

a  As  flow'ry  grafs  cut  down  at  noon. 
Before  the  ev'ning  fades. 
So  fliall  their  glorie-s  vanillx  foon, 
In  evcrlafting  fnadcs. 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  truft, 
And  pra<5life  all  that's  good  : 
So  fliall  I  dwell  among  the  juft, 
And  he'll  provide  me  food. 


The  H'icled/iffs  of  Man,  and  the  J^'^'J^Jy  of  4  I  io  my  God  my  ways  commit 


COD  :  Qry  practical  Athefn  expcfed. 

iTTTHEN  man  grows  bold  in  fin, 
vV     My  heart  within  me  cries, 
"  He  hath  noVsith  of  God  within, 
"  Nor  fear  before  his  eyes." 

a  [He  wrlks  a  while  conceal'd, 

In  a  fi;lf-flalt"ring  dream. 

Till  hii  dark  crimes  at^  'cvi<n^  revcaJ'd 


And  cheerful  wait  his  will 
Th.y  liaiid  which  guides  my  doubtful  feej, 
Shall  my  dcUres  ful5I. 

5  Mine  innocence  flialt  tliou  difplay. 

And  make  thy  judgments  known. 
Fair  as  the  ligiit  of  dawning  day, 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

6  The  meek  at  lafl  the  earth  poflefs. 

And  arc  the  heir*  of  heav'n  ; 


PSALM       XXXVIIL 


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rruc  riches,  with  abundant  peace, 
To  humble  fouls  aremv'n. 


7  Red:  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way. 

Nor  let  your  anger  rile, 
7'hough  Providence  Iliould  long  delay 
To  punifli  haughty  vice. 

8  let  ilnners  join  to  break  your  peace, 

And  plot,  and  n'.ge,  and  foam  ; 

The  Lord  derides  them,  for  he  fees 

Their  day  of  vengeance  corne. 

9  They    have  drawn  out  the  threat'ningj     rj.-,     ,        ,  , 

Have  bent  the  murd'rous  bow,  [fword,  ^    ^  ^^  ^^^^  ^^^ 
To  Hay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 
And  bring  the  righteous  low. 

10  My  God  fiiall  break  their  bows,  and 
Their  perfecuting  darts,  [burn 

Shall  their  own  fwords  againfl  them  turn, 
And  pain  furprifc  their  hearts, 


COMMON  METRE. 
Ver.  Z3.— 


TL'   Fl 


cy 


and 


THIRD  PAR-1\ 

and  :h 


End  of  the  Righiicus 
Wicked. 


COMMON  METRE. 

Ver.  i6,  21, 


SECOND  FART. 


Charity  to    the    Po 


■    Or, 
Djids, 


1  "XTT'^Y  ^°  ^^^^  wealthy  wicked  boaft, 

VV       And  grov/  profanely  bold  ? 
The  meaneft  portion  ofthe  jufl. 
Excels  the  iinaers  gold. 

2  The  v/icked  borrows  of  his  friends, 

But  ne'er  defigns  to  puy  ; 

The  faint  is  merciful  and  lends, 

Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 

3  His  alms  with  iib'ral  heart  he  gives 

Among  the  fons  of  need  ; 
His  mem'ry  to  long  ages  lives, 
And  bleiFed  is  his  feed." 

4  His  lips  abhor  to  talk  prophanc, 

To  llander  or  defraud  ; 
His  ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
What  he  has  learn'd  of  God. 

5  The  law  and  gofpel  of  the  Lord, 

Deep  in  his  heart  abide  ; 
Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word, 
His  feet  fliall  never  Hide. 

6  When  Hnners  f?,ll,  the  righteous  flaad 

Preferv'd  from  ev'ry  fnare. 
They  ihall  po3tfs  the  promis'd  land, 
And  dwell  forever  there. 


1  "Tl/TY  God,  the  fteps  of  picus  men 
XVi     Are  Oider'd  by  thy  will  ; 

Tho!;gh  they  fliould  fall  they  rile  again, 
Thy  hand  fupports  them  Hill. 

2  The  Lord  delights  to  fee  their  ways, 
Tlieir  virtue  he  approves  ; 

He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace. 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 

ritage  is  theirs. 
Their  portion  and  their  home  : 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  hciis 
Of  bklliHgs  long  to  come. 

4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  fons  of  men, 
Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown  ; 

Ye  iliall  confeis  their  pride  was  vain, 
When  juillcc  calh  them  down, 
p      A      u      s      i: . 

5  The  haughty  fiancr  I  have  feen, 

Not  fearing  man  nor  Gcd, 
Like  a  tall  bay-tree,  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

6  And  lo,  he  vanifli'd  from  the  ground, 

Deftroy'd  by  hands  unfcen  ; 
Nor  root  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found. 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

7  But  mark  the  man  of  rightcoufnefs. 

His  feveral  fteps  attend  ; 
True  plviafure  runs  through  all  his  ways, 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 


P  S  A  L  M     XXXVIIL 

C  O  M  AI  O  N     METRE, 

Guilt  of  Confciencs  and  Relief ;   or,    Repentar.ce 
and  Prayer  for  Pardon  and  Health. 

I      A   MIDST  thy  wrath  remember  love, 

JLjL     Reflore  thy  fervant.  Lord, 
Nor  let  a  father's  chafe 'ning  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  Iword. 

%  Thine  arrov/s  Hick  ivithin  my  heart, 
My  flelh  is  forely  preft  ; 
Between  the  forrow  and  the  fmart. 
My  fpirit  finds  no  relfc. 

3  My  fiHs  a  heavy  load  appear, 
And  o'er  my  head  are  gone  ; 
Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear, 
T«o  hard  for  mc  t'  atone. 


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4  My  thoitghts  arc  llTce  a  troubled  fea, 

My  head  ftill  bending  down  j 
And  I  go  mourning  all  the  day 
BeatiiLh  my  Father's  frown. 

5  Lord,  I  am  weak  and  broken  fore. 

None  of  my  pow'rs  are  wjiolc  ; 
The  iav/ard  nftguifli  m:i^c8  me  roar, 
The  anguifh  cf  my  foul. 

6  All  my  defire  to  thee  is  knoxvn, 

Thine  eye  counts  ev'ry  tear^ 
And  ev'ry  fi^h  and  ev'ry  groan 
Is  notic'd  by  thine  ear. 

7  Thcu  art  my  God,  ny  only  hope, 

My  God  will  hear  my  cry. 
My  God  win  bf  ar  my  fpirit  up 

When  Simian  bids  me  d:«, 
[  t  My  fQot  is  ever  apt  to  flide, 

Aly  foes  rejoice  to  fee't  ; 
They  raife  their  pleafure  and  their-prlde. 

When  they  fupplant  my  feet. 

J2ut  V'li  confefs  my  guilt  to  thc«, 

Aird  grieve  for  all  my  fin  ; 
rii-niourn  how  wtak  my  graces  be, 
And  beg  fupport  divine. 

■  --^  JvTy  God,  forgive  my  follice  patl, 

And  be  forever  nigh  ; 
O  Lord  of  rny  falvation  ha^C 

Before  thy  fervant  die.] 


COMMON  METRE.     SECCTyD  PART^ 
Ver.  4,  5,  6,  7.  j 

Thr  Vanity  of  Man  as  Mortal.  \ 

I  ^  I  ^EACH  me  the  mcafure  of  my  days  J 
X       whou  Maker  of  my  frame  ;  \ 

I  would  furvey  life's  narrow  fpace. 

And  learn  how  frail  I  an*.  i 

^  A  fpan  is  all  that  we  can  boift,  ; 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  ; 
Man  is  hut  vanity  and  duft 
In  all  his  flow'r  and  prime. 

3  Sec  the  vain  race  of  mortals  more 

Like  fliadows  o'er  the  plain, 
They  rage  and  ftrive,  dcfirc  and  love. 
But  all  the  noife  is  vain. 

4  Some  vfAV  in  honour's  gaudy  fliow, 

Some  d'd  for  polden  ore, 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  who, 
And  flraight  arc  fecn  no  more. 

5  What  fhould  I  wifh  or  wait  for  then 

From  creatures,  earth  and  duH:  ? 
They  make  our  expevftations  vain, 
And  difappoint  our  Iruft. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 
'       My  fond  defires  rccal  ! 

I  give  my  mortal  intereft  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 


PSALM     XXXIX.    I 

COMMON  METRE.     JTIRSr  PAJir.  \ 
Ver.  1,  a,  3.  I 

r^  eicifirlnefs  ever   tie    Tci.'gue  :    Or,  Prudence 
ci'd  Zeal.  I 

^T^HUS  I  refclv'd  before  the  Lord, 

X       "  N^jw  v/iil  I  wi;tch  my  tongue, 
•  Left  I  let  flip  one  fuifal  word, 
"Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong." 

■  Ai:d  if  I'm  e'er  ccnfrrain'd  to  ftay. 

With  men  of  lives  prophane, 
Tjjfct  a  double  guard  that  <;lr.y, 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 

i'llfcarce  ailow  my  lips  to  fpeak 
The  pious  thoughts  I  feel, 
Left  I'cotTers  flior.ld  th'  occaiion  take 
To  mock  niy  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet  if  fonie  proper  hour  appear, 
I'll  not  be  over  aw'd. 
Eat  let  the  fcoifmg  finncrs  hear 
That  v.c  can  fpc^k  for  Gud. 


COMMON  METRE.      rillRn  PARTc*, 

Ver.  9 13. 

S: el-led  Devoiicn  :    Or,  Pleading   ivithzui   Rg'^ 

pinijig.  \ 

I   t^  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 
V_T     Behold  the  pains  1  fetl ; 

But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne,  ; 

Nor  dare  difpute  thy  will.  1 

a  Difeafes  are  thy  fcrvants,  Lord,  .^ 

They  come  at  thy  command  ;  j 

I'll  net  attempt  a  murm'ring  word,  •; 

Againft  thy  chaft'ning  hand.  ' 

3  Yet  may  I  plead  with  humble  cries,  \ 

P  emove  thy  fliarp  rcbukei  :  \ 

]*-Ty  ftrcngth  confuines,  my  fpirit  dies,  ] 

'rhrougJi  thy  repeated  ttrokes.  < 

4  Cruflid  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  handj^  \ 

Wc  nioulder  to  the  viuft  ;.  j 
Our  feeble  pow'rs  can  ne'er  withftaudi 
And  all  our  bci\utv's  lof!;. 


PSALM       XL.. 


41 


5  [This  mortal  life  tlecays  apace, 
How  foon  the  bubble's  broke  ; 
Adam  and  all  his  num'rous  race 
Are  vanity  and  fmoke.l 

0  I'm  but  a  fojourner  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  v/ere  ; 
May  I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go. 
When  I  the  fummons  hear. 

7  But  if  my  life  be  fpar'd  a  while. 

Before  my  lall  remove, 
Thy  prsife  (hall  be  my  bufinefs  ftill, 
And  L'll  declare  thy  love. 

P  S  A  L  M     XL. 

Ver.  1,  a,  3,5,  17. 
COMMON  METRE.      FIRST  PART, 
A  Song  of  Deliverance  from  gnat  Difrefs. 

1  T  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord, 
A      He  bow'd  to  hear  my  cry  : 
He  faw  me  rcfling  on  his  word, 

And  brought  falvation  nigh. 

2  He  rais'd  me  from  a  horrid  pit. 

Where  mourning  long  I  lay. 
And  from  my  bonds  releas'd  my  feet, 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  itand. 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praife  the  wonders  of  his  hand 
In  a  new  thankful  fong. 

4  I'll  fpread  his  work»  of  grace  abroad  ; 

The  faints  with  joy  iliall  hear, 
And  jinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fer.r. 

;   How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love  ! 
Thy  mercies,  Lord,  how  great  ! 
V/e  have  not  words,  nor  hours  enough. 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

4>  When  I'm  aflliifled,  poor  and  low, 

And  light  and  peace  depart. 

My  God  beholds  my  heavy  woe, 

And  bears  me  on  his  heart. 

COMMON  METRE.    SECOND  PART, 

Ver.  6- 9. 

The  iKcarnation  and  Sacr'ifce  o/"  CHRIS 
1  nPHUS  faith  the  Lord,  "  Your  work  is 
X  vain, 

"  Give  your  burnt  ofF'rings  o'er, 
'■  In  dying  goats  and  buUgcks  flain 
*'  My  ioul  delights  no  more." 


\  Then  fpakc  the  Saviour,  "  Lo,  I'm  hcre^ 
"  My  God,  to  do  thy  will  ; 
"  Whate'er  thy  facred  books  declare 
"  Thy  fervant  fliail  fulfil. 

**  Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  5ght, 

"  I  keep  it  near  my  heart  ; 
**  Mine  ears  are  opcn'd  with  delight 

"  To  what  thy  lips  impart." 

And  fee  the  blcfk  Redeemer  comes, 

Th'  eternal  Son  appears. 
And  at  th'  appointed  time  aflumes 

The  body  God  prepares. 
Much  he  reveal'd  his  Father's  grace, 

And  much  his  truth  he  fhew'd. 
And  prcacli'd  the  way  of  righteoufncfe 

Where  great  aflemblies  flood. 

His  Father's  honour  touch'd  his  heart, 

He  pity'd  finners  cries, 
And  to  fulfil  A  Saviour's  part 

Was  made  a  facrilice. 

p       A       u       s       E. 
No  blood  of  beafis  on  altars  fiied 

Could  wafh  the  confcience  clean. 
But  the  rich  facrifice  he  paid 

Atone«  for  all  our  Ixn. 

Then  was  the  great  falvation  fpread^ 
And  Satan  s  kingdom  fhook  ; 

Thus  by  the  v/oman'i  promis'd  feed. 
The  fcrpent's  head  was  broke. 


L  0 


N  G 
Ver. 


R  E. 


D  z 


M  E  T 

5 10. 

CHRIST  01^ r  Sacrifce. 

THE    wonders,  Lord,  tliy  love    haa 
v/rought, 
Exceed  our  praife, furmount  our  thought; 
Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail. 
My  fpeech  would  faint,  my  numbers  fail. 

No  blood  of  beaRs  on  altars  fpllt, 
Can  cleanfc  the  fouls  of  men  from  guilt  \ 
But  thou  haft:  fet  before  our  eyes 
An  all-fufficient  facrifice. 

Lo  !  thine  eternal  Son  appears, 
To  thy  defigns  he  bows  his  ears  j 
AHurnes  a  body  well  prepar'd, 
And  well  performs  a  %vork  fo  hard» 

4  "  Behold  I  come  (the  Saviour  crieij      ' 
With  love  and  duty  in  his  eyes) 
"  I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  load 
"  Of  fins,  and  do  thy  will,  my  Gcs^, 


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PSALM     XLI,  XLII,  XLIV. 


5  "  'Tis  writicn  In  thy  great  decree, 
*'  'Tis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 
"  1  muft  fultil  the  Saviour's  part  ; 
"  And  lo  !  thy  law  is  in  my  heart, 

6  "  I'll  magnify  thy  holy  law, 
"  And  rebels  to  obedience  draw, 
*'  When  on  my  crofs  I'm  lifted  high, 
"  Or  to  my  crown  above  the  (ky. 

;  «  The  Spirit  fliall  defcend  and  faow 
"  What  thou  hafl:  done,  and  what  I  do  ; 
'•  The  vvond'ring  world  fliall  learn  thy 

grace, 
"  Thy  wifdom  and  thy  righteoufnefs." 


P  S  A  I.  M     XLI. 

LONG     METRE, 
Ver.  1,  a,  3- 

Charity  to  tie  Poor  :    Or,  Pity  to  the  AJJiiacd. 

1  T)  LEST  15  the  man.wiiore  bowels  move, 
JD  And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor, 
Whofc  foul  by  fympathifinglove 
Feels  what  his  fellow  faints  endure. 

a  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do  ; 
He  in  a  time  of  gc«'ral  grief 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  mercy  too. 

3  His  foij  fliall  live  fecure  on  earth. ; 
With  fecrtt  Llellings  on  his  head,    . 
"When  drought,  and  pert!lcnce,and  death, 
Around  him  m.ultlply  their  dead. 

Or,  if  he  languifli  on  his  couch, 
Gcd  will  pronounce  his  firxs  forgiven. 
Will  fave  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  wlllin:!  foul  to  heav'n. 


The  foe  infuhs  without  control, 
"  And  Where's  your  God  at  laft  f " 

4  'Tis  with  a  mounful  pleafure  now 

I  think  on  ancient  days  ; 
Then  to  thy  houfe  did  numbers  go, 
And  all  our  work  was  praifc. 

5  But  why,  my  foul,  funk  down  fo  far 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  ; 
Why  do  my  thought*  indulge  defpair» 
And  fin  agaiuft  my  God  ? 

6  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whofe  mighty  hand 

Can  all  thy  woes  remove. 
For  I  fliall  yet  before  him  (land, 
And  iing  rcftoring  love. 


PSALM      XLIL 

COMMON  METRE.    FJIiST  PART. 

Ver.   I 5. 

Dfjcriion  ani  Hcfe  :    Or,  Ccmplaint  of  /xhfcui 
from  Pvblici  Wcrfi'ip. 

1  TTTITH  c^rnefc  longings  of  the  mind, 

V  V       yiv  God,  to  thee  I  loo'jc. 

So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  £nd 

And  tafle  the  cooling  brook, 

2  When  fliall  I  fee  thy  courts  of  grace, 

And  meet  my  Gcd  again  ? 
So  long  an  afcfcnce  from  thy  fjicc 
My  heart  endures  with  pain. 

Temptations  vex  my  weary  foul, 
And  tears  arc  my  repaft  ; 


LONG     METRE. 

Ver.  6 II. 

Mehncboty  Thoughts   reproved:    Or,  Hofi  '« 

Affi'iBion. 
I  TV  T  Y  fpirit  finks  within  me,  Lord, 

1\  JL  But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind. 
And  times  of  paft  diftrefs  record, 
When  I  have  found  m.y  God  was  kind. 
^  Huge  troubles,  with  tumult'ous  noife^ 
Swell  like  a  fea,  and  round  me  fpread  ; 
Thy  watcr-fpouts  drown  all  ray  joys, 
And  riung  wav<:s  roll  o'er  my  head. 

3  Yet  will  the  I^ord  command  his  lovCv 
When  I  addrefs  his  throne  by  day. 
Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove  ; 
The  night  fliadj  hear  me  fmg  and  pray. 

4  I'll  eaft  myfelf  before  his  feet. 

And  fay,  '  My  God,  my  hcav'iily  Rock, 

'  Why  doth  thy  love  fo  Icng  forget 

'  The  foul  that  groansbeneath  thy  f^roke  Y 

5  I'll  elude  my  heart  that  finks  fo  low. 
Why  fhould  my  foul  indulge  her  grief, 
liope  in  the  Lord,  and  praife  him  too  ; 
lie  is  my  reft,  my  fure  reliefs 

6  Thy  light  and  truth  fliall  guide  me  ftlll. 
Thy  word  fliall  my  beft  thoughts  employ, 
And  lead  me  to  thine  holy  hill, 

My  God,  my  triofl  exceeding  joy. 


PSALM     XLIV. 

COMMON     METRE. 
Ver.  I,  a,  3,  8,  15 -26. 

Irr  Church's  Complaint  in  Perfecuticr. 

LORD,  we  have  heard  thy  works  cf 
Thy  works  of  pow'r  and  grace 


old. 


When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
The  woiidwrs  of  their  days,. 


PSALM 


XLV. 


43 


i  How  thou  didA  build  thy  churches  here. 

And  make  thy  gofpel  kjiown  ; 
Amongft  them  did  thine  arm  appear, 

'I'hy  light  and  glory  llione. 
In  God  they  boaftcd  all  the  day. 

And  in  a  cheerful  throng, 
Did  thoufands  meet  to  praife  and  pray 

And  grace  was  all  their  fong. 
4  But  now  our  fouls  are  feizM  with  fliame, 

Confufion  fills  our  face. 
To  hear  the  enemy  blafpheme. 

And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 

5  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 

Nor  falfeiy  dealt  with  heav'n, 
Nor  have  our  fteps  declin'd  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  haft  giv'n. 

6  Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar 

With  their  deflrudlive  breath, 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruis'd  us  fore 
Hard  by  the  gates  of  death. 

PAUSE, 

;  We  arc  expos'd  all  day  to  ^e^ 
As  martyrs  for  thy  caufe, 
As  flieep  for  fiaughter  bound  we  He 
Ey  {liarp  and  bloody  lawg. 

8  Awake,  arife,  almighty  Lord, 

Whv  fleeps  thy  wonted  grace  ! 
Why  fliould  we  look  like  men  abJiorr'd 
Or  banifli'd  from  thy  face  ? 

9  Wilt  thou  for  ever  caft  us  ofF, 

And  flill  negle(5l  our  cries  ? 
For  ever  hide  thine  heav'nly  lovo- 
From  our  afflicSled  eyes  f 

SO  Down  to  the  duft  our  foul  is  bow'd. 
And  dies  upon  the  ground  ; 
Rife  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud, 
And  all  their  pow'rs  confound. 
1 1  Redeem  us  from  perp&tual  fi-i3me> 
Our  Saviour  and  our  God  ; 
We  plead  the  honours  of  thy  name. 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 


P  S  A  L  M     XLV. 

SHORT     METRE. 

'^e  Gkry   of  CHRIST  :    Tbe    Sisccafs    of  th 

Gcfpcl  :   And  the  Gentile  Church-, 


Z  Now  make  thy  glory  know«, 
Gird  on  thy  dreadful  fword. 
And  ride  in  majelty,  to  fpread 
The  conquefts  of  thy  word. 

3  Strike  through  thy  ftubborn  foes. 
Or  melt  their  hearts  t'  obey, 

While  juftice,  meeknefs,  grace,  and  truth 
Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

4  Thy  laws,  O  God,  are  right  j 
Thy  throne  fliall  ever  ftand  ; 

And  thy  victorious  gofpel  proves 
A  fceptre  in  thy  hand. 

5  [Thy  Father  and  thy  God^ 
Hath,  without  meafure,  ihect- 

Kis  Spirit  like  a  joyful  oil 

T'  anoint  thy  facred  head. 

6  Behold,  at  thy  right  hand 
The  Gentile  church  is  fcen. 

Like  a  fair  bride  in  rich  attire, 

And  princes  guard  the  queen.] 

7  Fair  bride,  receive  his  love, 
Forget  thy  father^s  houfe  ; 

Forfake  thy  gods,  thy  idol  gods, 
And  pay  thy  Lord  thy  vows. 

8  O  let  thy  God  and  King 

Thy  fweeteft  thoughts  employ  j 
Thy  children  fliall  his  honours  Ung 
In  palaces  of  joy. 


C  O  M  M  O  N 

The    perfu.ial 


?vl  FT  R  E. 
Gov-ernmsnt 


'M 


Y  Saviour  and  xaj  Kin 


Thy  beauties  are  divine 
Tliy  Hps  with  bleiTings  over.^ow, 
Aad  ev'ry  grajce  Is  thiac. 


Glories     and 
CHRIST. 

/   T'LL  fpeak  the  honaurs  of  "my  King  ; 
A      His  form  divinely  fair  ; 
None  of  the  fons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

Sweet  is  thy  fpeech,  and  heav'aly  grace 

Upon  thy  lips  is  fhed  ; 
Thy  God  with  blefungs  infinite 

Hath  crown 'd  thy  facred  head. 

3  Gird  on  thy  fword,  viclorioua  Prince, 

Ride  with  majefcic  fway  ; 
Thy  terrour  ihall  ftrikc  through  thy  foc". 
And  make  \.\i£  world  obey. 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  flands  ^ 

Thy  v/ord  of  grace  lliall  prove 
A  peaceful  fceptre  in  thy  hands. 
To  rule  thy  faiats  by  love. 

?  Juftice  and  truth  attend  thee  iB.\. 
But  mercy  is  thy  clioke  j 


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PSALM 


XLVL 


And  God,  thy  God,  thy  foul  ihall  fill 
With  niofl  pcculinr  joys. 


LONG  METRE.     riRST  PART. 

*Tbe    Glory    of    CHRIST,    and    rczutr    of  Lis 

Gofpel. 

1   "VJO^V'  be  my  heart  infpir'd  to  fing 
i.^       The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King, 
Jefus  the  Lord,  how  hcav'nly  fair 
His  form  !  how  bright  his  beautieb  are  ! 

%  O'er  all  the  fons  of  human  race 
He  fhincs  with  a  ("uperiour  grace. 
Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows, 
And  bleflings  all  his  ftate  compofe. 

3  Drefs  thee  in  arms,  mcft  mighty  Lord, 
Gird  on  the  terrour  of  thy  fword. 

In  majefty  and  glory  ride 

With  truth  and  mcekncfs  at  thy  fide. 

4  Thine  anger,  like  a  po^.atcd  dart. 

Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  ftuhborn  heart  ; 
Or  words  of  mercy  kind  and  fwcct 
Shall  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet. 

5  T1\y  throne,  O  Godi^  for  ever  ftands, 
Grace  is  the  fccptre  in  thy  hands  ; 
Thy  laws  and  v/orks  are   juft  and  right, 
Jufticc  and  grace  are  thy  delight.  | 

6  God,  thine  ov/n  God,  has  richly  flied 
His  oil  of  gladncfs  on  thy  head. 
And  with  his  facred  fpirit  blcft 
His  firA-born  Son  above  the  ref^. 


5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou  fhait  rife 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  Ikies, 
And  all  thy  fons  (a  numerous  train) 
Each  Kke  a  prince  in  glory  reign. 

6  Let  endlcfs  honours  crown  his  head  ; 
Let  ev'ry  agp  hi?  praifcs  fprcad  ; 
While  we  with  cheerful  fongs  approve 
The  condefccnlion  of  his  love. 


P  S  A  L  M     XLVL 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

The  Churches  Sjfty  and   Triumph   among    r,a- 
ticjuil  Dfolations. 

I  /^  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  faints, 
V_TWhen  ftorms  of  Iharp  diArefs  invade  ; 
Ere  we  can  oflfer  our  complaints 
Behold  him  prefcnt  with  his  aid. 

1  Let  mountains  from  their  feats  be  hucl'd 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  bury'd  there  ; 
Convulfions  fhake  the  folid  world. 
Our  faith  fliall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar, 
In  facred  peace  our  fouls  abide, 
While  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  fliore, 
Trembles,  and  dreads  the  fwelling  tide. 


LONG  METRE 
CHRIST  and  his 


SECOND  PART. 

The    Myp:al 


Church  :    0 
A'Ijrri.ige. 

I    np'HE  King  of  faints,  how  fair  his  face,! 
JL     Adorn'd  with  majefty  and  grace ; 
He  comes  with  blefBugs  from  above, 
And  v/ins  the  nations  to  his  love. 


Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ; 

Life,  Love,  and  joy  ftill  gliding  through, 

And  wat'ring  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  facred  ftrcam,  thine  holy  word, 
That  *11  my  raging  fear  controls  : 
Sv/ect  peace  thy  promifcs  atibrd, 
And  give  new  Arength  to  fainting  fouis. 

J6  Sion  enjoys  her  monarch's  love. 
Secure  againft  a  threat'ning  hour  ; 
For  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  arm'd  withpow'r. 


a  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold, 
The  queen  array'd  in  pureft  gold  ; 
The  world  admires  her  heav'nly  drefs;   i 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  rightcoufncfs. 

3  He  forms  her  beauties  like  liis  own. 
He  calls  and  feats  her  near  his  throne 
Fair  ftranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  ftate. 

4  So  fhall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee  the  fr.v'rite  of  his  choice  ; 
I^et  him  be  lov'd,  and  yet  ador'd, 
tor  he's  ihy  Maker  aud  tby  Lord. 


LONG  METRE.     SECGXD  PART 
GOD  fgh,s  fcr    his   Chmnh. 

LET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice,    [rife ; 
Tho'  tyrants   r.ige,   and  kingdom* 
He  utters  his  alini^^hty  voice. 
The  nations  mtlt,  the  tumult  dies. 

a  The  Lord  of  old  for  J^cob  fought, 
And  y.icob^s  God  is  ftill  oar  aid  ; 
Behold  the  v/orks  his  hand  has  wrought. 
What  defulaiions  he  has  made. 

3   From  fea  to  Tea,  tiirough  all  the  (horcs. 
He  inakts  the  iicii'c  of  battle  cctSc  ; 


PSALM        XLVir,  XLVIir. 


4S 


\M\en  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 
He  awes  the  trembling  v.'orld  to  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  bow,  he.  cuts  the  fpcar, 
Char'ots  he  burns  with  heat'nly  flame  ', 
Keep  filencc  all  the  earth,  and  hc;ir 
The  found  and  glory  of  his  name. 

5  «  Be  ftill,  and  learn  that  I  am  God, 
"  I'll  be  exalted  o'er  th:;  land5» 

"  I  •xrill  be  known  and  fear'd  abroad, 
"  But  flill  my  throne  in  Zhn  ftands." 
$  O  Lord  of  hofts,  almighty  King, 
While  Ave  fo  near  thy  prefence  dv/cil, 
Our  faith  fhall  fit  fecure,  and  ling 
Defiance  to  the  gate.^  of  hell.  

~P'S~A"L'M~XLVII. 

COMMON    METRE. 
CHRIST  cfcend'im'^  and  reignirg. 
2  £~\   FOR  a  lliout  of  facred  joy 
KJ     To  God  the  fov'icign  King  ! 
Let  cv'ry  land  their  ton  rues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  fing. 

2  jf,7«.-  our  God  afcends  ca  high, 

His  heav'niy  guards  around, 
Attend  him  riling  through  the  fky, 
With  trumpets  joyful  found, 

3  While  angels  fliQut  and  praife  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  (trains  : 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  ling  ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearfe  his  praife  with  awe  profound  ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  foag; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  folemn  found 
Upon  a  thoughtlcfs  tongue. 

5  In  Ifral  Aood  his  ancitnt  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chofen  race  ; 
But  nOw  he  calls  the  world  h.'s  own, 
And  hea,thcn§  tafte  his  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  natipns  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abraham  s  God  is  known, 
While  pow'rs  and  princes,  fiiields  and 
Submit  before  his  throne.         ffwords. 


a  Thefe  temples  of  his  grace. 
How  beautiful  they  ftand. 
The  honours  of  our  native  place, 
The  bulwarks  of  our  laAd. 

3  In  Sior.  God  is  known 
A  refuge  in  diftrefs  ; 

How  bright  has  his  falvation  fhown 
Through  all  her  palaces. 

4  When  kings  againft  her  join'd 
And  faw  the  Lord  was  there,- 

In  wild  confufion  of  the  mind. 
They  fled  with  hafty  fear. 

5  When  natives  tall  and  proud 
Attempt  to  fpoil  our  peace, 

Ke  fends  his  tempefls  roarin?  loud. 
And  finks  them  in  the  leas. 

6  Oft  have  our  fathers  told. 
Our  ey€S  have  often  fecn 

How  well  our  God  fecures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  fheep  have  been. 

7  In  ev'ry  new  diflrefs 
We'll  to  his  houfe  repsir, 

We'll  think  upon  his  wond'rous  grace, 
And  feck  deiiv'rancc  there. 


P  8  A  L  M     XJLVill. 

SHOilT  A'lETRE.     Fl^r  FART. 
Ver.   I- 8. 

^he  Church  k  the  Hcn-iur  and  Safety  of  a  J^a- 
tion, 
1    r>  REAT  is  the  Lerd  our  God, 
^^     Aiid  let  his  praife  be  great  ; 
iie  makes  his  ciiurclies  his  abode, 
HJ^nioa  deliclitful  frat. 


SHORT  METRE.    SECONI>  PART. 
Ver.   2C 14, 

tbt  S^^Kiy  of  the  Church  :    Or,  CoJj)el   fVar- 
fcip  and  Order, 

1  T^AR  as  thy  name  is  known 

X       The  v/orld  declares  thy  praife  ! 
Thy  faints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
Their  fongs  of  ly^nour  raife, 

2  With  joy  let  Jv.iuh  ftand 
On  Sioiis  chofen  hill, 

Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  handj 
And  counJels  oi  thy  will. 

3  Let  Grangers  walk  around^ 
The  city  where  we  dw-ell, 

Compafs  and  view  thine  holy  ground,. 
And  mark  the  building  well* 

4  The  orders  of  thy  houfe. 
The  worlhip  of  thy  cooirt^ 

The  c'neerful  fongs,  the  folemn  vows. 

And  make  a  fair  report. 
5  How  decent  and  how  wife  \ 

H(nv  glorioui  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 

Aad  rites  adorn'd  with  gold. 


46 


P     S     A     I.     M 


XLIX. 


6  The  God  we  worfliip  now 

Will  guide  us  'till  we  di.;, 

Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 

And  ours  above  the  iky. 

PSALM     XLIX. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 
Ver.  6. 14. 

Pride  and  Death  ;   or,  the    Var.liy    pf  Life  and 

Riches. 
I   "\X7'^Y  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow 
VV       To  infolcncc  and  pride, 
To  fee  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
V/ith  every  riaug  tide  ? 

*  [Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  fcorn 
Mnde  of  the  fcU'-iame  clay, 
And  boaft  as  though  his.flclli  was  born 
Of  better  dull  than  they  ?] 

3  Not  all  his  treafurc  can  procure 

His  foul  a  fliort  reprieve, 
E-edeem  from  death  one  guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  [Life  is  a  blefiing  can't  be  fold. 

The  racfom  is  too  hi^h  ; 
Juflice  v.'ill  ne'er  be  brib'd  with  gold, 
That  man  may  never  die.] 

5  He  fees  the  brutifli  and  the  wife, 

The  tim'rous  and  the  brave, 
Quit  their  poffcflions,  clofc  their  eyes, 
And  haften  to  the  grave. 

6  Yet  'tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride, 

"  My  houfe  fliall  ever  ftand  : 
"  And  that  my  name  may  long  abide, 
"  I'll  give  it  to  my  land." 

7  Vain  are  his  thoughts,  his  hopes  are  loft, 

How  foon  his  mem'ry  dies  i 

His  name  is  written  in  the  duft, 

Wlicre  his  own  carcafs  ijcs. 

PAUSE. 

%  This  is  the  folly  of  their  v.-ay  ; 
And  yet  their  fons  as  vain. 
Approve  tlie  words  their  futlicrs  fay, 
-'\nd  acl  their  works  again. 

9  Men  void  of  v/ifdom  and  of  grace, 
\i  honour^aifc  them  high, 
Live  like  the  beaft,  a  thoughtlcfs  race. 
And  like  the  beaft,  they  die. 

xo  [Laid  in  the  grave  like  filly  flicep. 
Death  fccd-3  upon  them  tiierc, 


'Till  the  laft  trumpet  breaks  their  iJecp, 
In  terrour  and  defpair.] 


COMMON  METRE.    SECOND  FART. 

Vcr.  14,  15- 

Death  and  the  Rcfur  reel  ion. 

1  "VTE  fons  of  pride  that  hate  the  juft, 

X       And  trample  on  the  poor, 
When  death  has  bro't  you  down  to  duft, 
Your  pomp  fliall  rife  no  more. 

2  The  Lift  great  day  fliall  change  the  fccnc  ; 

When  will  that  hour  appear  ? 
When  fliall  the  juft  revive,  and  reiga 
O'er  all  that  fcorn'd  them  here  .' 

3  God  will  my  naked  foul  receive. 

When  fcp'ratc  from  the  flefli  ; 
And  break  the  prifon  of  the  grave, 
To  raife  my  bones  afrefii. 

4  Heav'n  is  my  cverb.fting  home, 

Th'  inheritance  is  fure  ; 
I>et  men  of  prid--  their  rage  rel'umc, 
But  I'll  repine  no  more. 


LONG     METRE. 

The   rich    Sinner  s  Deatby  and  the  Saint^s  Rtf- 
vrreSiion.    - 

I   "XTri^Y  do  the  proud  infult  the  poor, 
VV       And  boaft  the  large  eftates  they 
How  vain  arc  riches  to  fecure      [have  \ 
Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave. 

Z  They  can't  redeem  one  hour  from  death 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  truft  ; 
Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath. 
When  God  commands  him  down  to  duft. 

3  There  the  dark  earth  and  difmal  fliadc 
Shall  clafp  their  naked  bodies  round  : 
That  flefli  fo  delicately  fed, 

Lies  cold,  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 

4  Like  thoughtlefs  ftieep  the  finner  dies, 
I^aid  in  the  grave  for  v.  orms  to  cat  ! 
The  faints  fliall  in  the  morning  rife, 
And  find  the  oppreflbr  at  their  feet. 

5  His  honours  perifli  in  the  duft. 

And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  blood  ; 
That  glorious  day  exults  the  juft 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

6  My  Saviour  fliall  my  life  reftore, 
And  raife  me  from  my  dark  abode  ; 
My  flcfli  and  foul  fliall  part  no  more 
But  dwell  fwr  ever  near  mv  God. 


PSA 


PSALM     L. 

OMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART.  I 

Ver.   I 6.  I 

r^f  Idjl  Judgment  ;    or,  tbt  Saints  reiuaried. 


L    M        L. 

COMMON    METRE 


47 


rniRB   PART. 
Ver.    I,  5,  8,  i6,  21,  22. 

The   judgment  of  Hypocrites. 
TT  7  HEN  Chriji  to  judgment  fliall  defcend 


T 


And  faints  furround  their  Lord, 
HE  Lord,  the  Jiidge,before  hia  throne,      He  caUs  the  nations  to  attend, 


Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh 
The  nations  near  the  rifing  fun, 
And  ne^tr  the  wefiern  fky. 

No  more  fliali  bold  blafphemcrs  fay, 
"  Judgment  will  ne'er  begin  ;" 

No  more  abufe  his  long  delay, 
To  impudence  and  fin. 

3  Thron'd  on  a  cloud  our  God  fliali  come 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way, 
Thunder  and  darknefs,  fire  and  ftorm, 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heav'n  from  above  his  call  fhall  hear, 

A.ttending  angels  come  ; 
And  earth  and  hcil  fliali  know  and  fear 
His  juftice  and  their  doom. 

5  "  But  gather  all  my  faints  (he  cries) 
"  That  made  their  peace  with  God 
"  By  the  Redeemer's  facrifice, 

*'  And  feal'd  it  with  his  blood. 

6  "  Their  faith  and  works  brought  forth  to 
"  Shall  make  the  world  confefs        flight 
"  ATy  fentence  of  reward  is  right, 
"  And  heav'n  adore  my  grace." 


COM?.ION  METRE.     SECOND  PARI 
Ver.  10,  II,  14,  I  J,  2$. 

Obedience  is  better  than  Sacrif.cs. 
I'rpHUS  faith  the  Lord,  "the  fpacious 

"  Otr  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills 
"  i  claim  a  right  divine. 

a  "  I  a£(C  no  flicep  for  facrifice, 

"  Nor  bullocks  burnt  witai  fire  ; 
"  To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  priufe, 
"  Is  all  that  I  require. 

3  "  Call  upon  me  when  trouble's  near, 

"My  hand  ihall  fet  thee  free  ; 
'•  Then  fliali  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
"  The  honour  due  to  me. 

4  "  The  man  that  ofFcrs  humble  praife, 

"  He  glorifies  me  beft  : 
"  And  thofe  that  tread  my  holy  -/,  ays, 
"  Shall  my  falvution  tafte." 


And  hear  his  awful  word. 

%  "  Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  flain, 
"  Will  I  the  world  reprove  ; 
"  Altars  and  rites,  and  forms  are  vain, 
"  Without  the  fire  of  love. 

3  "  And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do, 

"  To  bring  their  facrifice  ? 
"  They  call  my  flatutesjufl  and  true, 
"  But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 

4  "  Could  you  expert  to  'fcape  my  fight, 

"  And  fin  without  control  \ 
"  But  I  fliall  bring  your  crimes  to  light, 
"  With  anguiili  in  your  foul." 

5  Confider  ye  that  flight  the  Lord, 

Before  his  wrath  appear  ; 
If  once  vou  fall  beneath  his  fword, 
There's  no  deliv'rer  there. 


LONG     ME  T  R  E. 

Hypocricy   »i<j'of:d. 

i"!  HE  Lord  thejudgc  his  churches  warm , 
-*■     Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear. 
Who  place  their  hope  in  rights  and  forms; 
But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 

2  Vile  wretches  dare  rchcarfe  his  naine 
With  lips  of  fal/liood  and  deceit  ; 
A  friend  or  brothc  r  they  defame, 
And  footh  and  flatter  thofe  they  hate. 

-jThey  watch  to  do  their  neighbours  wrong, 
And  flocks  and  herds  are  mine, [fields  "    Yet  dare  to  feck  their  maker's  face  : 


They  take  his  cov'nant  on  tlieir  tongue, 
But  break  his  laws,  abufe  his  grace. 

4  To  heav'n  they  lift  their  hands  unclean, 
Dciil'd  with  lufi-,  defii'd  with  blood  ; 
By  night  they  praclife  ev'ry  fin, 

Ey  day  their  mouths  dia%\^  near  to  God. 

5  And  vv  liile  his  judgments  long  delay, 
They  grow  fccurc  and  fin  the  more  ; 
I'hey  thinJi  he  ileeps  as  well  as  tlicy, 
And  put  fjir  cfTthe  dreadful  hour. 

6  O  dreadful  hour,  \»hcn  God  draws  near, 
And  fcts  their  crimes  before  their  eyes 
His  wrath  their  guilty  fculs  <\vA\  tear, 
And  no  d-;Iiv'i  y  dare  to  rife. 


A^ 


PSALM 


PARTICULAR  METRE.  flRSTJ^ART. 

The  laf^  JuJ^ment. 
inpHE   ].ord,  the  fov'reign,  fends    his 
1.  fumnrjon^  forth,  [north  ; 

Xp.IIs  the  foath  nations,  and    awaV-cs  the 
From  cait  to  weft   the  loiindiug  orders 
fprcad  [dead  ; 

Thro'  diftant  worlds  and  regions  of  the 
No  more  fliall  Athdfls  mock  his  Ion*  de- 
lay ;  [tbeday  I 
His  vengeance  fleeps  no  more  :  Bclioid 

a  Behold  the  Judge  defcends  ;  his  guards 
are  nigh,  [fky  ; 

Tcmpcft  and  fire  attend  him   down   the 

Hcav'n,  earth,  and  hell  draw  near  ;  let  all 
things  come 

To  hear  his  juftlce,  and  the  fmners  doom  ; 

Eut  gather  iirft  my  faints  (the  Judge  com- 
mands) [hmds. 

Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  diriant 

3  Behold  my  covenant  ftands  forever  good, 
SeaJ'd  by  th'  eternal  facrifice  in  blood, 
And  fign'd  with   all   their  names; — the 

Greek,   the  Jciv^ 

That  paid  the  nnc!entworfiiip,or  the  new; 

•I'here's  no  diftin^fiion  here  ;  come,  fpread 

their  thrones,  [fone., 

And  near  me  feat  my   fav'rltes    and  my 

4  1  their  almighty  Saviour  and  their  God, 
I  am  their  Judge  :  Ye   heav'r.s  proclaim 

abroad 
My '.iin  eternal  fentencc,r.nd<lcciare  [hear; 
Thofe  awful  trutl^s  that  fmners  dread  to 
Sinners  in  Zioriy  tremble  and  retire  ; 
I  doom  the  painted  hypocrite  to  fire. 

5  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  orbuUocks  flain 
Bo  I  condemn  thee;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
Without  the  tlamcs  of  love  :   In  vain  the 

ftore 
Of  brutal  off' rings  that  were  mine  before  ; 
Mine  are  the  tamer  beads  and  iavagebreed, 
Flocksjhcrds,  and  fields, and  forefts  where 

they  feed. 

C  If  I  were  hungrv',  ti-ouk!  I  afk  thee  food? 
When  did  I  ihirll,  or  drink  thy  bullock's 

blood  ? 
Can  Ibe  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
Ti.y   folemu  chatt'rings,  and    fauraftic'ic 
vows  ?  [hold, 

Arc  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  veftmentsto  be- 
Ciiariiig  ia^cms,  and^aj'  in  woven  gold  ? 


7  Unthinking  wrf tch !  hovv  could  ft   thcu 

hope  to  ])leare 
A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  fuch  try?  as  thefc  ? 
While,  witii  my  grace  and  ftatutts  on  thy 

tongue,  [wrong  ; 

Thou  lov'ft  deceit,  and  doft  thy  brother 
In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends^ 
Thieves    and    aduU'rers   are  thy   chofea 

friends. 

8  Silent  I  waited  Af  ilh  long-fufTering  love, 
But  didrt  thou  hope  that  I  fliould  utcr  re- 
prove ?  [within, 

And  cherlHi  fuch  an  impious  thought 
That  God  the   righteous,  would  indulge 

thy  Jiu  ? 
Behold  my  terrours  row  ;  my  thunders 

ro:l,  [foul. 

And  thy  own  crimes  aflright  thy  guilty 

9  Sinners  aviakc  betimes ;  ye  fools  l^e  wife  J 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rile; 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  crooked 

Niorks  amend  ;  [friend  : 

Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your 
I-cft  like  a  lion  liis  laO:  vengeance  tear 
Your  trembling   fouls,  and    no  deiiv'rer 

near. 


PARTICULAR.  METRE.    SEC.  PART. 

The  lajl  Judgment. 

inPHE  God  of  glory  fends  his  fummcne 
X  forth,  [north  ; 

Calls  the  fouth  nations,  and  awakes  the 
From  eaft  lo    weft    the   fov'reign    orders 
fpre-nd,  [dead. 

Thro'  diftant  worlds  and   regions  of  the 
The  trumpit  founds  ;    Lcll  tmnhlcs  ;    hccven  re- 
joices ;  [i>M<ff. 
L'ft    up  your  biadsy  ye  faints,^  ivitb    cheerful 

Z  No  more  fliall  Athcifts    mock  his    long 

delay  ;  [day  ; 

Kis  vengeance  fleeps  no  more  ;  behold  the 

Behold  the  Judge  defctud  ;  hib  guards  are 

nigh  ;  [^y* 

Tempcfts  and  fire  attend   him  down    the 

IVben  God  appears,   all  nature  flail  cilore    him. 

While fnini.rs  trcmh'.e. faints  rejoice   hefcre  Lim, 

3  *'  Heav'n,  earth,  and  hell,  draw  nea:  . — 

Let  all  things  come 
"  To  hear    my  jufticc.  aud    tkc    dnr.cr'; 
dooai  ; 


PSALM        L, 


49 


"  But  gather  firft  my  faints;  (the  Judge  Eartii   h  tie  Lord's  :  All  nature  Jhall  adore 

commands)  [lands."|  bim  ;  [hifK. 

"  Bring  them, ye  angels  from  their  diftant  While  fmners    tremhU^  faints     rejoice     befer: 

IVhen  Cbrifi  returns^  wake  tvry   theerful  paf-\ 


> 


And Jkdut^  ytfaintii,  ha  ecmes  for  yourfalvation. 

4  "  Behold  my  covenant  ftaftd*  for   ever 

gcod, 
**  Seai'd  by  the  eternal  facrifice  in  blood, 


9  *'  If  I  were  hungry,  would  lafk  thee  food  ? 


"  When  did  I  thirft,  or  drink  thy  bullock  s 
blood  ?  [breed, 

"  Mine  are  the  tamer  bead*,  and  favagc 
"  Flocks,  herds,  and    fields,  and  forella 
where  they  feed." 
And~fign'd~with  aUtJieir  names  ;— the''^^^  ''  *^''  ^°'<^^'>  ^'  '■'•'^"  *^'  ''*''"^'  creation^ 
Greik,  the  Ji-.u,  [ncvf."-^'"''"/"'"^*'*^  'vengeance,  and  ike  faints  fahation. 

"  That  paid  the  ancient  worfliip  or  the^  ^         ,      _         , ,     •  ,      ,  .     . 

,  ,  ,      ,  .  ,  .      i^°  "  Can  I  be  flatter  d  with  thy    cnnging 

7btrei't  no  diftinP.isn  here,  join    all  ycur  voices,,  bows  fvows  ? 

And  raifeyourbcads  ye  faint:  for  beav\  rejoices,    «  Thy  folemn  chattVings    and   fantaftick 

Are  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  veflments  to 


5  "  Here  (faith  thcLcrd)  ye  angels,  fpread 
their  thrones,  [fons. 


behold,  [gold  V 

"  Glaring   in  gems,    and  gay  in  wovea 


•*  And  near  me  f«at  my  fav'ntes  and  my:Q,^y,  ,.^,  y,,^,,  ,y  ^^,^,^^,^  „,y^,V  j-j^.^-f^ 
«  Come,  my    redcem'd,  pofiefs    the    ]Oys  Ca.nfcreen  the  guilty  tvbsn  his  vengcarxs  rifcs, 

prcpar'd  [ward/'i 

''  Ere    time    began,  'tis  your  divine   re-  pause     the  fxond. 

Whin  Chrtfi  returns,   ivaie  e^^ry  cheerful  p<^f-\ 

fton  ;  [vatios.  II  "  Unthinking  wretch  !  howcouldilthott 

hope  to  pleafe 

A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  fuch  toys  as  thefe  ?' 

While  with  my  grace  and  llatutes  on  thy 

tongue,  [iher  wrong." 

Thou  Iot'iI  deceit,  and    doft   thy  bro- 

6  "  I  2m  the  Saviour,  I  th'  almio^htv  Gcd,-r>^    ,        .  ^         ,       ?  n  ,       n        r      '     -- 

,^  ,        ,     ,  ,r     ■.         ,    ^     '      7   •     -jMl^fKcfii  prosetds  i   bell  trembles;  bea-v  n   r<r- 

'votses. 


And  fhottt,  ye  famis,    be  comes  for  y«ur  fal 
PAUSE      the  frf. 


"  I  am  the  Judge  :  Ye  heav'ns  proclaim >^    ^  ■  .,^    ,  r 


abroad 


JOICC 


,,_,,-  ,  _  »    ,      ,  \Lifi   up  youf    beads,  ye  faints,    'uith    chenful 

"  My  juft  eternal  fentence,  and  declare        -^      -^  -*  y  j    j         ■>  j 

"Thoi>  awful  truths,  that  fmners  dread        "  In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pre- 

^°^'^^^-  tends;  '  [friends  t 

Ji^hen  God  appears,  all  nature  fho.ll  adore  him  :\  "  Thieves  and  aduItVers  are   thy  chofen 

While finners\remble,  faints  rejoice   before  hin!\   "  V/hile  the    lalie    flatt'rcr    at    my    altar 

I  waits,  ^     [hates." 

7.  "  Stand  forth,  thou  bold  blafphemerandj  "  Kis   harden'd  foul    divine    inftrucSlioa 

P^'^f^o^'  [ni^'gs  ^ai"  \G,disthe  Jud^e  cf  hearts  :    No    fair  difgmfes 

«  Now  feel  my  wrath,  nor  call  my  threat- c^^y-.^^„^^  ih^gullty  lohcn   his    -Vengeance  rifs, 
'*  Thou  hypocrite,  once  dreft  in  faints  at- 

*^^^'  I  r  3  "  Silent  I  waited  with  lonff-fuiPring  Icvc; 

"  I  doom,  the  painted  hypocrite  to  fire."    j  .c  g.^t  ^i^ft  jj^^^  ],op,  tkat^I  fiaouid  ne'er 

fudgm-nt  proceeds  ;   hell    tranhles  ;   heavn  re-\  reprove  ?  [within, 

j(jices  ;  [yoices^  "  And  cheriili  fuch  an  impious   thought 

Lift   up  your   heads,  ye  faints,   •with    cheerf\d\  "  That  the   Ali-Holy   would  indulge    thy 

j  fin  ? 

8  "  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  ^^i*.  Gad  appears  ;  all  nature  joins  t'  adcre  him  : 
flaJn  ly^k't^ifudgmciit  proceeds,  and  firmer  s  fall  before  hitn. 

"  Do  I  condemn  thee,  bulls  and  goats  arej 

"  Without   the  flames  of  love  :  In    vain,  14  "  Behold  my  terrours  now  ;  my  thun- 

the  florc  [fore."i  ders  roll,  [fouf^f 

"  Of  brutal  ofF'rings  that  were  mine  be-  «  And  thy  own  crime*  afTright  thy  guilty 


«^ 


PSALM 


LL 


•*  f^ovr,  Wkc  a  licm,  fhall   my   vcRgeance 

tear  [near." 

"Thy  bleedinrj  heart,  and   no   dvliv'rer 

^.ud^tncr.t  cortcludes  ;    lell trcriclcj  ;    hcjv'n    re 

joicn  ;  [x-c/i-v. 

I^'J^t   up   ycur  hcijds,  ye  faints,  iv:th    cLwrJ'-jl 

n    P    I    P    II    O    N     E    M    A. 

rj  Sinncrs,awake  betimes ;  yc  fools  be  wife ! 

Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  riic  ; 

Change  your  vain  thoujhts,  your  crook- 
ed vorks  amend,  [friciid  : 

Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your 
^hcnjoifiy  ye  faints,  ivahe  evry  cheerful  paff.on, 
When  Chr'tfi  returns, be  comes  for  your  fSlvation. 


PSALM     LI. 

LONG  METRE.     FIRSr  PART. 
A  Penitent  plead' ny  for  Par. hi. 

1    C  HEW  pity,  Lord  ;  O  Lord,   forgive, 

0  Let  a  repenting;  rebel  live  ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ^ 
^lay  not  a  fmner  truft  in  thee  ? 

t,  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  furpafs 
The  pov.cT  aiid  glory  of  thy  grace : 
Great  Ciod,  tliv  rature  harh  no  bownd, 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 

5  O  wafli  my  foul  frTm  ev'ry  fin. 

And  make  my  guilty  confcitnce  clean  : 

.    Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  pafi  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  fliani:^  mv  fins  confefs 
AgainC:  thy  law,  a^ainfl  thy  grace  : 
Lord,  fliould  ihv  iudgmcnt  grow  fcvcre 

1  am  coadcma'd,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  fuddcn  vengeance  feize  my  breath. 
I  mufl  pronounce  thee  jaft  in  death  : 
And  if  my  foul  were  lent  to  hell, 
Thv  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  fave  a  trembling  finncf,  I,ord, 
Whofr  hope  flillhov'ring  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  fome  fwccr  promife  there, 
Some  fure  fupport  agaixift:  dcfpair. 


ft  Soon  as  wc  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  feeds  of  fin  grow  up  for  death  i 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart ; 
But  we're  djfil'd  in  tv'ry  part. 

3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  a-ncxr, 
And  form  my  fpirit  pure  and  true  ; 
O  make  me  wiie  betimes  to  fpy 
My  danger  r.nd  my  rtmedy.] 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace ; 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean ; 
The  leprofy  lies  deep  within. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beaft. 
Nor  hy -Top  branch,  nor  Iprinkling  pricft. 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  fca, 
Can  wafli  the  difmal  ftain  away. 

6  j<f^s,  my  Gcd,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  povv''r  fuITicitnt  to  atone  : 
Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  fnow, 
No  Jcwilli  t^y-pcs  could  cleaufe  me  To. 

7  Wliileguihciifluibs  and  breaVismy  peace. 
Nor  ficih  nor  foul  hath  reft  or  eafe; 
Lord,  let  m.e  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 


LONG  METP.E.     SECOND  PART. 

Original  and  affual  Sim  anf-ff:.!. 

%  T    ORD,  I  am  vile,  ccnceiv'd  in  fiu  ; 
JLi   And  born  unholy  and  unclean  ; 
■Sprung  from  the  man  whofj  guilty  fail 
Csrrupts  the  race,  ajad  taiut*  lu  *il. 


LONG  METP.E.     mjRD  PART. 

'T/je  Bcclp.hr  rrfored:     Or,   Repentance   and 
P^itb  in  the  blood  of  CHRIST. 

I  /^  TllOUthathcar'ftwhenfmrerscrr, 
\^  Tho'  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie. 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

iEut  blet  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 
2  Create  my  rature  pure  within, 
And  form  n-iy  foul  averfe  to  fin  ; 
Let  thv  good  Spirit  ne'er  d'jpart. 
Nor  hide  thy  prcfcncc  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  livr  v,-ithout  thy  light, 

Caft  out  and  banifh'd  from  thy  fight ; 
Thine  holy  jtiys,  ray  God,reftoie, 
And  gurad  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  ftill  aflbrd  : 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  tlirone 
To  pltiid  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  ail  the  facriSce  I  bring; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  defpiTc 
.   A  brokca  heart  for  iacrificc. 


S     S     A     L     M        LIIT,  IV. 


'if 


'y  foul  lies  humbled  in  the  duft, 
.  uid  owns  thy  dreadful  fentence  jufl ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  fave  the  foul  conclcran'd  tc  die. 

I    7  Then  will  I'tcjich  the  world  thy  ways ; 
I       Sinners  fliali  learn  thy  fov'reign  grace  ; 
I       I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  bleed, 
1^       And  they  (hall  praife  a  pard'ning  God. 

0  O  may  thy  love  inlpifre  ray  tongue  ! 
S.dvrition  thall  be  all  my  fr-ng  ; 
And  all  my  pow'rs  fliaH  joui  to  blcfs 
The  Lord,my  ftrength  and  ri^hteoufnefs. 

f     COMMON  METRE.     fmST  FART, 
Gr.'^iftat  a.nd  a^iual  S:/'.  confcjj'id  a>ii: pardoned. 

1  y    ORD,  I  -vould  fpread  my  fore  diflircfs 
X-i      And  gnilt  before  thine  eyes  : 

A^ainft  thy  i  nvs,  a;;,ain{l:  tl.y  grace, 
Mow  high  my  crimen  arift  ! 
i  Shouldft  thou  condemn  my  foul  to  helK 
And  crulli  my  ilefli  to  clufl,         [well 

He.iv'n  would   rpprove  thy  vengeance 
And  earth  mufi  own  it  juit. 

3  I  from  the  ftock  of  Adam  came, 

L'nholy  and  unclean  ; 

Al!  my  original  is  flirme, 

And  ail  my  nature  fin. 

4  Born  in  a  v/orld  of  guilt,  I  drew 

Cont.igior  with  u\y  breath  -; 
And  as  my  days  aUvancM,  i  grew 
A  juilcr  prey  for  death. 

5  Cleanfe  me,  O  Lord,  and  cheer  my  foul 

With  thy  forgiving  love  ; 
O  make  my  broken  fpirit  whole. 
And  bid  my  piiias  remove.. 

:t  not  thy  fpirit  quite  depart. 
Nor  drive  iV2e  from  thy  face  ; 
Create  anew  i;iy  vicious  litart. 
And  nil  it  with  thy  grace. 

Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known 

Before  the  Ions  of  men  ; 
Eacicfiidcrs  fliall  addrefs  thy  throne. 

And  tuni  to  God  ■A"?^n. 


6  J. 


COMMON  METRE.     8EC0Z\'D  PART. 

Ver.    14 17. 

Rsp:r;tar.cc  and  Faith  in  ths  Bhcd  0^^  CHRIST. 
I  {~\  GOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call, 
V^      My  loads  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Break  down  this  feparating  wall 
That  bars  mc  from  thv  love.  ' 


2,  Give  me  the  prefer  ce  of  thy  grace. 
Then  my  rcjoicina;  tongue 
Shall  fpeak  aloud  thy  ri^hteoufnefs, 
And  make  thy  praife  my  fong. 

T,  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  flain, 
For  Hn  could  e'er  atone  ; 
The  death  of  C!.r!j}  £l:a!l  {lill  remain 
SufHcient  and  alone. 

4  A  foul  opprcfi  with  fin's  defert, 
My  God  will  ne'er  defpife  : 
A  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart. 
Is  our  beil  iacrifice. 


PSALM     LIII. 

COMMON    ,M  E  T  R  E. 
Ver.   4 6. 

Vlci'.ry  and  Deliverance  from  Ftrfccut'ua^ 

I      A   RE  .-II  the  foes  of  Sion  focls, 
-Ljx.      V/ho  thus  devour  her  faints  ? 
Do  they  not  kncv.'  her  Saviour  rules, 
And  pities  litr  co-riplaints  ? 
a  They  Ihaii  be  ftiz'd  with  fad  furprife  \ 
lor  God's  revenging  arm 
Scattex-s  the  bones  of  tuem  that  rife 
To  do  his  ciiildren  harm. 

3  In  vain  the  fons  of  Satan  bouH; 

Of  armies  in.  arr^y  ; 
Wiitn  God  has  £r(t'defpis'd  their  hc:1;. 
They  iaii  i^n  ealy  prey. 

4  O  for  a  word  fromSicKs  King, 

Her  captives  to  reiiore  ! 
yucc6  witti  all  the  tribes  ihall  fing. 
And  "Judah  weep  no  mere. 


P  S  A  L  BI     LV. 

Ver,  \, 8,  16,  17,  18,  22. 

C  O'M  M  O  N     M  E  T  R  E. 

Si!Uj:ort  fa-  ihi  cfjlldci  and  tcvrpted  Soul. 

I   /~\  GOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries, 
v-^     Beheld  my  flowing  tears, 
Eor  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devifc, 
And  triumph  ii»  niy  fears. 

%  Their  rage  is  level'd  at  my  life, 
yiy  foul  with  guilt  they  load. 
And  £11  my  thoughts  with  inward  faifc, 
To  fuake  rny  hope  in  God. 

3  With  inward  pain  my  heart-firings  found, 
I  groan  with  cv'ry  breath  ; 


PSALM 


LVL 


Horrour  and  fear  hefct  me  round 
Amongft  tht;  fliadts  of  death. 

4  O  were  I  like  a  feather'd  dove. 

And  innocence  had  Avinc^s  ; 

I'd  fly,  and  make  a  long  remove 

From  all  thcfe  rcillefs  things. 

5  Let  me  to  fome  wild  dcfert  go, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
Where  florms  of  malice  never  blow, 
Temptations  never  come. 

6  Vain  hopes,  and  vain  inventions  all, 

To  'fcape  the  rage  of  hell  ! 
The  mighty-God  on  whom  I  call, 
Can  favc  me  here  as  well. 

PAUSE. 

1  By  morning  light  Til  feek  his  face. 
At  noon  rep-.at  my  cry, 
The  night  fliall  hear  me  a{k  his  grace, 
Nor  will  he  long  deny. 

S  God  fliall  prtferve  my  foul  from  fear, 

Or  flncld  me  when  afraid  ; 
Ten  thoufand  angels  muft  appear 

If  he  command  their  aid. 
I  Icafl  my  burdens  on  the  I.ord, 

The  Lord  fuflains  them  all  ; 
My  courage  refts  upon  his  word, 

That  riioiB  fliall  never  fall. 

10  My  h'ghcft  hopes  fliall  not  be  vain, 
My  lips  fliall  fpread  his  praife  j 
"VMille  cruel  and  dec<  Itful  men, 
£carce  live  out  half  their  days. 


JHORT     METRE. 
Vcr.  15,  16,  17,  19,  22. 

Dangerous    Ttofpcrity   :     Or,  Daily    Divzih 
enczv.rcgeJ, 
I   T    ET  finners  take  their  courfe, 
X-i     And  chufe  the  road  to  death  ; 
Eut  in  the  worlhip  of  my  God 
I'll  fpcnd  my  daily  breath. 

a  Mv  thoughts  addrcfs  his  throne 
When  morning  brings  th::]ight  ; 
I  feek  his  blcfTir.g  ev'ry  noon. 
And  pay  my  vows  at  ni^ht. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  eternal  God, 

V'hile  finners  perifn  in  furpvifc 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

4  Eccaufc  they  dwell  at  cafe. 
Aad  no  fad  chances  feel, 


They  neither  fear  nor  truft  thy  name. 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  wilL 

5  But  I  with  all  my  cares. 
Will  lean  upon  the  Lord, 

ril  cafl  my  burdens  on  his  arm. 
And  rcfl  upon  his  word. 

6  His  arm  fhall  well  fuflain 
The  children  of  lils  love  ; 

The  ground  on  which  their  f.«fcty  ftands, 
No  earthly  pow'r  can  move. 


PSALM     LVL 

COMMON     METRE, 

^sliverance  from  QppreJJion  and  Fjljhood :  Or, 
cod's  Cjre  of  b'n  Feople^  in  Anfivtr  tt 
Faith  an  J  Prayer. 

OTIiOU,whofejufHce  reigns  on  high, 
And  makes  th'  opprefTor  ceafe, 
Echold  how  envious  finners  try 
To  vex  and  break  my  peace. 

The  fons  of  v.'oleHce  and  lies, 

Join- to  devour  me,  Lord  ; 
But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rile, 

My  refuge  is  tiiy  word. 

In  God  mofl  holy,  juft,  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  my  trufl  ; 
Ncr  will  I  fear  what  flefli  can  do. 

The  cflipring  of  the  dufl. 

They  wrcft  my  words  to  mlfchif  f  ftiU 
Charge  mc  with  unknown  faults  ; 

Mifchicf  doth  all  their  counfels  fill. 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts. 

Shall  they  efcape  without  thv  frown  ? 

Muft  their  devices  ftand  ; 
O  caft  the  haughty  iinner  down. 

And  let  him  know  thy  hand. 


God  counts  the  forrows  of  his  faints, 
Their  groans  aflc(5l  his  cars  ; 

Thou  haft  a  book  for  my  complaints, 
A  bottle  for  mv  tears. 

When  to  thy  throne  I  raifemy  cry, 
'I  he  wicked  fear  and  flee  ; 

Sofwift  is  prayer  to  reach  the  ikv, 
fc>o  near  is  God  to  me. 

la  thre,  mofl  holy,  juft  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  my  truft  ; 
Ncr  will  )  fear  what  man  can  doj 

'V\.z  ofl':j)r;ng  gl  tiir  duft 


P     S     A     L     M       LVII,  IVIII,  LX. 


9  Thy  lolcmn  vcvs  are  on  nie,  Lord, 

Thou  ilialt  receive  my  praife  ; 

I'll  fmg,  "  How  falthful'is  thy  word  ; 

"  How  righteous  all  thy  ways." 

10  Thcu  hadfecur'dmy  foul  from  death, 

O  fet  a  pris'ner  irce  ! 
That  heart  and  hand,and  life  aiid  breath 
Mr^y  be  einploy'd  for  thee. 


P  S  A  L  M     LVII. 

LONG     M  E  T  R  E. 

Praifd  for  Proitfi'on^   Grace  and  Truth. 

I   1\ /T'^"  God,  in  whcm  are  all  the  fprings 
XvX  Of  boundlcis  love,  and  grace  un- 
known. 
Hide  rr.e  bcneitth  thy  fprc-iding  wings 
'Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

i  Up  to  the  heav'ns  i  fend  my  ciry, 
Tiie  Lord  will  my  de.lrcs  perform  ; 
He  feuds  his  angels  from  the  fkv, 
Andfavesme  from  the  threat'n'ng  ftorm. 

3  3e  thou  exalted,  O  my  Gx)d, 

Above  the  heav'ns  where  an^^els  dwell ; 
Thy  pow'r  tn  earth  be  known  ubroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  teil, 

4  My  heart  is  fix'd  ;  my  fong  fnall  raife 
Lnmcrta-l  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  found  his  praife 
My  tongue,  the  j^lory  of  my  frame. 

5  High  o'er  the  earth  his  merer  ncigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  iTtmoft  iky  ; 

His  truth  to  ^^ndlefs  years  remains, 
When  lowtr  worlds  diuoive  and  die. 

6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God 
Above  the  heav'ns  whtre  t 
Thy  pow'r  on  earth  be  knc 
And  land  to  land  thv  wonders  tell 


z  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew, 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too  ? 

High  in  the  heav'ns  his  juftice  reigns  % 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  fend  your  bold  decrees  abroad, 

To  bind  the  confcicnce  in  your  chains, 

5  A  poifon'd  arrow  is  your  tongue, 
The  arrow  fliarp,  the  poifon  ftrong, 

And  death  attends  where'er  it  wounds : 
You  hear  no  counfels,  cries  nor  tear*  ; 
So  th€  deaf  adder  flops  her  ears 

Againii  the  pow'r  of  charming  fouads. 

4  Ere^.k  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God, 
1  hofe  teeth  of  lions  dy'd  in  blood  ; 

And  crufli  the  ferpcnts  in  the  do  ft  ; 
As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rife. 
Before  the  fweeping  tempeft  flies. 

So  let  their  hopes  and  names  be  loft. 

5  Th'  Almighty  thunders  from  the  fky. 
Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die. 

As  hills  of  fnow  -diliblvc  find  run. 
Or  fnails  that  perifli  in  their  fiime. 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time, 

Vala  births  that  never  fee  the  fun. 

6  Thus  fl^all  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  faints  afFord  ; 

And  all  that  hear  fliali  join  and  fay, 
"  Sure  tiierc's  a  God  that  ri-les  on  high, 
"  A  God  that  licars  his  children  cry, 

"  And  will  their  fuff 'rings  well  repay.' 


PSALM     LX. 

COMMON     M  E  T  R  E. 

Ver.  I, — —5.  ic 12. 

3//  a  D::y  cf  HumiUation  for   Difabpozntnient^ 
in  War. 


Above  the  neavns  wht re  atvrtls  a-^ojl  :  -».    ^^t>.  y    n.   >  r  .1         .•        /r 

'T'K^r  ^„„ '^  .11^  1        J     i  T    03.D,  haft  thou  caft  the  nation  ofT, 

i  by  pow  r  on  earth  be  Known  abroad,  fi  ,.'<-,         ,  ,  '- 

'  A.J     Muft  we  forever  mourn  ? 

Will  tl.ou  indvilge  immortal  wrath  \ 

Shall  mercy  ne'er  fctux'n  ? 

1  The  terrour  of  one  frown  of  thine, 
MeUs  all  our  ftrcngth  away  ; 
I^ike  men  thnt  totter,  drunk  with  wlaej 
V»''c  tremble  in  difmay. 

Ovr  Sion  tre^tdiUs  at  i':y  ftroke. 


P  S  A  L  M     LVIIL 

P  A  p.  T  I  C  U  L  A  R     M  E  T  R  E> 

Warning  to  J^IugiJ} rates. 


I   TUTGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws,  ,^       u.   ^  j  j      1  ^i     rr.  j  l     j  / 
1       -.T-n         j-j-  T     I      ^-   1.^  r      I  ^  And  dreails  tl'V  ltjti:d  hand  ! 

J      \V I  1  ye  defpae  thj  righteous  caufe,  ;     ,         ^^^^^ ^.^        -     ^^^^^  ^^^  ^^^,^ 

U  hen  til  injur  d  poor  befo.  e  you  ftaads  ?..  .,  Andfuvcthlnnlin.  landr 

Dire  ve  condemn  the  righteous  poor,          I  •'            j        t^ 

And  let  rich  finncrs  Tcape  fecure,  [hands  ?  '  4  Lift  up  a  br.nncr  in  the  field. 

While  gold  aad  grcatncfs  bribe  your,  for  tkofc-taai  fear  thy  naaie  ; 

E  'a 


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PSALM 


Save  thy  bclovtd  with  thy  fliicld, 
And  put  our  foes  to  fiiarac. 

5  Go  with  our  armies  to  the  %ht, 
Like  a  conft d'rate  God  ; 
Jn  vain  confcd'rate  powers  unite 
Agaiiift  thy  lifted  rod. 

<  Our  troops  fliall  gain  a  wide  renown 
By  thine  afiidinj;  hand  ; 
'Tis  God  that  treads  the  mighty  down, 
And  makes  the  Icf  ble  ftand. 

P  S  A  L  M     LXI. 

SHORT    METRE. 
Ver.  1 6. 

Safety  in    GoJ. 

1  ^XrHEN  o'trwhclm'd  with  grief, 
VV     My  heart  within  me  dies ; 
Ilclplefs  and  far  from  all  relief. 
To  htav'n  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

a  O  lead  mc  to  the  Rock 
That's  liigh  above  my  head, 
4.nd  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  fhclfei:  and  my  fliadc 

3  V/ithin  thy  prrfence,  Lord, 
For  ever  I'll  abide ; 

'J  boa  art  the  tow'r  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  giveA  nft  the  lot 

Of  thofe  that  fear  thy  name ; 
if  cndlefs  life  be  their  reward, 
I  fhall  pofieis  the  fame. 


LXI,  LXII,  I:XIII. 

1 4  Make  not  encreafing  gold  your  truft, 
Nor  let  your  hcnrts  on  glitt'ring  duft; 
Wliy  wjll  you  grafp  the  fleeting  fmokc. 
And  not  believe  what  God  lus  fpoke  : 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declar'd. 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 
"All  power  is  his  Ciernal  due ; 

**  He  mnft  be  fcar'd  and  trufted  too." 

6  For  fov'rcign  pow'r  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne; 
Thy  grace  and  juflicc,  mighty  Lord, 
Shr.ll  well  divide  our  laft  reward. 


PSALM     LXIL 

LONG     METRE. 
Ver.  s 1 2- 

X^t  irufi  in  the  Creatures  :    Or,  Faith  in  dlitine 
Grace  and  Poiver. 

I  TV  TY  fpirit  Icoks  to  God  alone  ; 

-LtX  My  rock  and  refuse  is  his  throne  ; 
In  ail  my  fears,  in  all  my  ftraits, 
My  foul  on  his  falvation  waits. 

7.  Truft  him,  ye  faints,  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  hJs  face  ; 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-fufficient  aid. 

5  Falfe  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 
The  bafer  fort  are  vanity  ; 
Laid  in  the  balance  both  appear 
light  as  a  puff"  of  empty  air. 


PSALM     LXIII. 

COMMON    METRE.      IIRST  FART. 
Ver.  I,  a,  5,  3,  4- 

Tbe  flaming  of  a  LORD's  Day. 

I   TT^ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
-L»  I  hafte  to  feck  thy  face; 
My  '•hirfty  fpirit  faints  away 
"Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

Z  So  pilgrims,  on  the  fcorching  fand, 
Sencath  a  burninn;  fky. 
Long  for  a  cooling  ftream  at  hand, 
And  they  muft  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  fecn  thy  glory  and  thy  pow'r 

Through  all  thy  temple  ftiine ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heav'nly  hour, 
That  viliou  fo  divine. 

4  Not  all  the  blcflings  of  a  feaft 

Can  plcafe  my  foul  fo  well, 

As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taAc 

And  in  thy  prefcQcedwelL 

5  Net  life  itfclf  with  all  its  )oy«. 

Can  my  beft  paffions  move ; 
Or  raifc  fo  high  my  cheerful  Toicc, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

6  Thus  'till  my  lafl  expiring  day, 

I'll  blcfs  my  God  and  King : 
Thus  will  I  lif.  my  hands  to  pray. 
And  tune  my  lips  to  ling. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  FART, 

Midnight  Thourhts  rtcolkSied, 

I  TTn^AS  in  the  watches  of  the  nigh: 
X     I  thought  upon  thy  pow'r, 
I  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  fi;!»ht 
Amidit  the  darkcll  hour. 


PSALM 


LXV. 


5S 


\  i  My  flcfli  lay  rcfting  on  my  bed, 
My  i'oul  arofc  on  hi>^h  : 
"  My  God,  my  life,  ray  hope,  I  faid, 
♦*  Bring  thy  falvation  nigij."     - 

3  My  fpirit  labours  up  thine  hill, 

And  climbs  the  heav'niy  road  ; 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  Ibll, 
While  I  purfue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  ftretche*;  o'er  my  head 

The  iLadow  of  thy  wing-^ ; 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 
J;Iy  tongue  awakes  and  hags. 

5  But  the  deflroyers  of  my  peace 

Shall  fret  and  rage  in  vain  : 
The  tempter  fhall  for  ever  ccafe, 
And  all  my  fins  '*e  flain. 

6  Thy  fword  fhall  give  my  foes  to  death; 

And  fend  them  down  to  dwell 
In  the  dark  caverns  of  the  earth. 
Or  to  the  depths  of  hell. 


LONG     METRE. 
Lsnging  afUr  GOD  ;  Or,  the  Love  cf  GOD  b<itter 

than  Life. 
X  f^KZAT   God,  indulge  my  humble 
V-T  •       claim, 

Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  reft  ; 
The  glories  that  compofe  thy  name 
Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  bleft. 

\  %  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  juft  and  wife, 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  ; 
And  I  am  thine  by  facred  ties  : 
Thy  fou,  thy  fervant,  bought  with  blood 

3  With  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifte4  hands, 
For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look, 
As  travellers  in  thirflv  lands 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 

A  With  early  feet  !  love  t'  appear 
Among  thy  faints,  and  feck  thy  face  ; 
Oft  have  I  feen  thy  glory  there, 
And  felt  the  pow'r  of  foy'rcign  grace. 

5  Not  fruits,  nor  wines  that  tempt ourtafte, 
Nor  all  the  joys  our  fenfes  know, 
Could  make;  \az  fo  divinely  bleft. 

Or  raife  my  cheerful  paflion  fo. 

6  My  life  itfelf,  without  thy  love 
No  tafte  of  plcafure  could  afford  ; 

['.      'Twould  but  a  tircfomc  burden  provC; 
■■r      If  I  were  banifli'd  from  the  Lord. 
i  7  Amidfc  the  v/akeful  hours  of  night, 
^;      When  bufy  cares  aflliv5l  my  head, 


One  thought  of  thee  gives  ntw  delight ; 
And  adds  refrcfliment  to  my  bed. 

8  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raife  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praife  ; 
This  work  .fhall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  fpend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

SHORT     METRE. 

Seeking  COD. 
I   IMfY  God,  permit  my  tongue 
i-VA     This  joy  to  call  thee  mine ; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  tafte  thy  love  divine. 

a  My  thirfty  fainting  foul 
Thy  rnercy  does  implore  : 
Not  travellers  in  defert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  V/'ithIn  thy  churches,  Lord, 
I  Icon  to  find  my  place, 

Thy  pow'r  and  glory  to  behold. 
And  feel  thy  quick'ning  grace. 

4  For  life  without  thy  love 
No  rclifh  can  afford  ; 

No  joy  can  be  compar'd  with  this. 
To  fcrve  and  pleafe  the  Lord. 

5  To  tHee  Til  lift  rny  hards. 
And  praife  thee  while  I  live ; 

Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feaft 
Such  food  or  pleafure  give. 

6  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
I  call  my  God  to  mind  : 

think  how  wife  thy  counfels  are, 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

7  Since  thou  haft  been  my  help. 
To  thee  my  fpirit  flies, 

And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

8  The  fliadow  of  thy  wings 
My  foul  in  fafety  keeps  : 

I  follow  where  my  Father  leads* 
And  he  fupports  my  fteps. 


PSALM     LXV. 

LONG  METRE.  FIB  ST  FART. 

Ver.  I 5 

Public  Prayer  and  Praife. 

THE  praife  of  Sion  waits  for  thcc, 
My  God ;  and  praife  becomes  thy 
There  fhall  thy  faints  thy  glory  fec,[hou  fe, 
Aud  there  perform  their  public  vow*. 


5<5. 


P    S     A     L     M        LXV. 


3  O  thpu,  whofc  mercy  bends  the  ikics, 
To  favc  when  humble  f;nners  prny. 
All  lin'-s  to  thcc  flvall  lift  their  eyes, 
And  iUanus  of  the  Northern  fca. 

3  Agninft  my  wl^U  thy  fins  prevail, 

But  grace  ihall  purge  away  their  ftain 
The  blood  of  Cbrlft  will  never  fail 
To  watli  my  garments  white  again. 

4  Ek(l  i?  the  man  whom  thou  flialt  choofc 
And  give  him  kind  accefs  to  thee ; 
Give  him  a  place  within  thy  houfe, 

To  tafte  thy  love  divinely  free. 

P      A      U       S       E. 

J  Let  Baial  fear  vrhen  Sicn  prays  ; 
-ffa/i./prt-pare  for  long  dii^rcfs, 
"Whcn^'.jw'j  God  himfelf  arrays 
In  terror  and  in  rightcoufaefs. 

()  With  dreadful  glory  God  fulfils 
What  his  alllicled  faints  reqri.ft; 
And  with  alcni^^hty  wrath  reveals 
His  love  to  give  his  churches  reft. 

7  Then  fliall  the  flocking  n?.tions  run. 
To  Sions  hill,  and  owr  thnr  Lord  ; 
The  rifing  and  the  f»  '.ting  fun, 
Shall  fee  the  Saviour's  name  ador'd. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  J-— 13. 

Divine  ProviJenct  in  Air,  Earth  and  Sec  ;    or 

the  COD  of  Nature  and  Grate. 

I   nPHE  God  of  our  falvation  hears 
X    TJie  groans  of  Sio>i  mix'd  with  tears, 
Yet  when  he  comer,  with  kind  defigns, 
Through  all  the  way  his  terrour  (Lines. 

s  On  hira  the  race  of  man  depends, 
Far  as  the  earth's  renioteil  ends, 
AVhere  the  Creator's  name  is  kiiownj 
By  Nature's  feeble  light  alone. 

3  Sailors  tliat  travel  o'er  the  flood, 
Addrefs  their  'frighted  fouls  to  G:.d  : 
When  tempefl';  r?.^e,  3nd  bill ov.  s  roar. 
At  dreadful  diftance  from  the  fhore. 

4  Pie  bids  the  noify  tempeft  ccafe. 
He  calm?  the  raging  croud  to  peace  ; 
When  a  tumultuous  nation  raves, 
Wild  as  the  winds,  and  loud  as  waves. 

5  Whole  kingdoms  Hiaken  by  the  Qorm, 
He  fettles  iu  y,  neaccful  form  ; 


Mountains  eftablilL'd  by  his  hanti', 
Firm  on  their  old  foundation  iVaud. 

6  Behold  his  enfigns  fwcep  the  iky. 
New  iromets  blaze, and  lightnings  fly; 
The  heathen  lands  with  Iwift  furprize, 
From  the  bright  horrors  turn  tlicir  eyes.' 

7  At  his  command  the  morning  ray 
Smiles  in  the  eaft,  and  leads  the  day  ; 
He  guides  the  fun's  declining  wheels, 
Over  the  tops  of  wtftcrn  hills. 

8  Seafons  and  times  obey  his  vo'ce, 
The  cv'ning  and  the  morn  rejoice. 
To  fee  the  earth  made  io:-.  with  ihow'ri. 
Laden  with  fruit,  and  drefs'd  iu  flow'ri. 

'Tis  from  his  wat'ry  ftores  on  high. 
He  gives  the  thirfty  ground  fupply  ; 
He  walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thence 
Doth  his  enriching  drops  difpenfc. 

10  The  dcfart  grows  a  fruitfi:!  field, 
Abundant  food  the  rallies  yield ; 
The  vallies  fliout  Avith  chccrfrd  voice. 
And  neighb'ring  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

11  The  paflurcs  fmile  in  green  array  ; 
There  lambs  and  Larger  cattle  play  ; 
The  larger  cattle  sndthe  lamb, 

Each  in  his  language,  fpcaks  rhy  name- 

12  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  pow'r  divine; 
O'er  ev'py  field  tiiy  glories  (Ijine  ; 
Through  cv'ry  month  thy  gifts  appear; 
Great  God  !  thv^oodnefs crowns  thevear. 


COAIMON  METi\E.     FIRST  PART. 

A  Praser  Hearing  COD,  and  thi  Gevtiles  tailtd^ 

I   T)RAISE  v.-aits  in  Sion,  Lord,  for  thee, 
JT    Thei-e  {liall  our  vows  be  paid  ; 
Thou  haft  an  ear  when  linners  pray, 
All  flclh  fnall  feek  thine  aid. 

%  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail. 
But  pard'ning  grace  is  thine. 
And  thou  wilt  grant  us  powV  acd  ikill 
To  conquer  cv'ry  fin. 

3   Bleft  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choofc, 
To  bring  them  near  thy  face, 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thine  hou:e, 
To  feaft  upon  thy  grace. 

;  In  anfw'ring  what  thy  church  requefts, 
T'ny  truth  and  terrour  iliine, 
And  worki  of  d-eadful  rIghtcour.i''i3 
r"u'ul  thy  kini  deiigu. 


PSALM 


LXVI. 


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fuis  fhall  the  -wonc'ring  nations  fee 
The  Lord  is  good  and  jull ; 
And  d:fl:ant  iflands  fly  to  thee, 
And  make  thy  name  their  trufl. 

t  7  hey  dread  thy  giittVing  tokens,  Lord, 
When  ijgns  in  heav'n  appear ; 
But  they  fliall  learn  thy  holy  word, 
And  love  as  well  as  fear. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

The  Providence  of  god,  in  Airy  Earth  and  Sea 

or,  the  Blejfir.gs  of  Rain, 


The  meadows  drefs'd  in  all  their  pride, 
Perfume  the  air  v.-ith  flo'.v'rs. 

I5  The  barren  clods  refrefli'd  with  rain, 
Promife  a  joyful  crop  ; 
The  parched  grounds  look  green  again, 
And  raifc  the  reaper's  hope. 

6  The  various  months  thy goodncfscrowns, 
How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleating  flocks  fpread  o'er  the  dcwiu 
And  flicpherds  fliout  thy  praife. 


P  S  A  L  M    LXVI. 

1   'T'l'^  by  thy  (trength  the  mountains'  COMMON  METRE.     PIRST  PART. 
Jl       God  of  eternal  pow  r  ;         [Itand, 

Governing  Poiver  and  Goodnefs  ;   or  our  Gract 


The  fea  grows  calm  at  thy  command 
And  tempcfts  ceafe  to  roar. 

2  The  morning  light  and  ev'ning  fliade 

SuccefGve  comforts  bring  ; 
Thy  plentecus  fruits  make  harvefb  glad, 
Thy  ilow'rs  adorn  the  fpring. 

3  Seafons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heav'n,  eartli  and  air  are  thine  ; 
When  clouds  diftii  in  fruitful  fltow'rs. 
The  author  is  divine. 

4  Thofe  wand'ring  cifterns  in  the  iky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  wat'ry  treafares  well  fapply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

i  5  The  thirfty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 
^  And  ranks  of  corn  appear  ; 

Thy  ways  abound  with  bkfiings  flill, 
Thy  goodatfs  crowns  the  year. 

COMMON  METRE.    THIRD  PARI'. 

Thi    Blejftiigi    of  the  Spring  ;    cr,    GOD   gives 

Rain. 

A  Ffihn  fur  tLn  ITiiJhandir.an. 

I    /^  OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heav'nly  kiug^ 
V_T     Who  makes  the  earth  his  cure, 
Vilits  the  paftures  ev'ry  fpring. 
And  bids  the  grafs  appear. 

%  The  clouds,  like  rivers  rais'd  on  high, 
Pour  out,  at  hi*  command, 
Their  wat'ry  bledings  from  the  Iky, 
To  cheer  tbe  thiri^y  land. 

3  The  foften'd  ridges  of  the  field 
Pcr.mit  the  corn  to  fpring ; 
Theviliies  rich  pro\iuon  yield, 
,  And  the  poor  iab'rers  fing. 

I4  The  little  hills  on  ev'ry  fide, 
Rejoice  at  falling  lliow'rs, 


tried  by  Affiiaions, 

I    O ING  all  ye  nations  to  the  Lord, 
O     Sing  with  a  joyful  noife  ; 
With  melody  of  found  record 
His  honours,  and  your  joys. 

^  Say  to  the  powV  that  fliakes  the  flcv, 
"  How  terrible  art  thou  I 
"  Sinners  before  thy  prefence  fly, 
"  Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow." 

3  [Come  fee  the  xvonders  of  our  God, 

How  glorious  arc  his  ways  ! 
In  Mofes'  hand  he  puts  his  rod, 
And  cleares  the  frighted  feas. 

4  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry, 

While  Jfrael  pafs'd  the  flood  ; 
There  aid  the' church  begin  their  joy, 
And  triumph  in  their  Gcd.] 

5  He  rules  by  his  refiaiefs  migut  ; 

Will  rebel  mortals  dare 
Provoke  th'  Eternal  to  the  h'ght. 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war  ? 

6  O  blcfs  our  God,  and  never  ceafe, 

\  e  faints,  fulfil  his  praife  • 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 

7  -Lord.thou  haA  prov'dourfuff'rino  fouJs, 

i  o  make  our  graces  ihine  ; 
So  liiver  bears  the  burnin^^  coals, 
1  he  metal  to  refiue. 

8  Through  wat'ry  deeps  and  fiery  ways, 

We  march  at  thy  command. 
Led  to  poiiels  the  promis'd  place. 
By  thine  unerring  hand- 


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PSALM         LXVII,  LXVIIL 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PARI 

Ver.  13 -20. 

Pra'sfs  to  GOD  fvr  bearing  Prayer. 

1   "VTOW  fliall  my  folemn  vows  be  pait 
A.N      T(5  th-it  almighty  pow'r, 
Thr.t  heard  the  long  rcqucils  I  made 
In  my  diftrcfsful  hour. 

a  My  lips  and  cheerf;:!  heart  prepare 
To  make  bis  mercies  l;nown  ; 
Cone  ye  thrt  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  has  doue. 

.3  When  on  my  head  huge  forrows  fell, 
I  fought  his  hc.iv'nly  ?.id  ; 
He  (.wW  mv  fjiikino;  foul  from  hell, 
And  death's  eternal  lliade. 

4  Tf  fin  Tay  covcr'd  in  my  heart, 

Wnile  prny'r  cmplov'd  my  tongue, 
The  Lord  had  fhev\ii  mc  no  repaid, 
Nirl  his  pr.iiiles  fung. 

5  [But  God,  his  name  be  ever  bltfl:, 

H.is  fct  my  fnirit  free  ; 
Nor  turn'd  from  him  my  poor  requcil, 
Nor  turned  his  heart  from  me.] 


P  S  A  L  M     XLVII. 

CO:.IMON  METRE. 

TL'i     jVaiJc^rs    Fro/perih,    cud  the    Ciurcl's 
Incre-jji. 

\   Q  HINE,  mighty  God,  on  "  SlW'  flilne' 
^  J     With  beams  of  h.eav'n!y  grace  ; 
Reveal  thy  pow'r  through  ali  thy  co;ifts, 
And  m>t\\-  thy  fmiting  lace. 

2  [Amidft  our  «  reaJm"  exalted  hijh^ 

Do  thcu  our  glory  fbctnd, 
Aiidlike  a  v/all  of  guardian  fire, 
Surround  the  favVitc  land.] 

3  W^hen  fliall  thy  name  from  iliore  to  fliopc 

Sound  n.li  tne  earth  abroad, 
"'^'^f^/ii't^'^nt  uationo  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  tiieir  God  ? 

4  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  diftant  lands, 

fcii'g  loud  with  Iclemn  voice  ; 
"  I-ct  ev'ry"  tongue  exalt  his  pr.iife, 
Aqa  evry  heart  rejoice. 

5  Ke  the  great  Lord,  the  SovVcign  Judge, 

Tiiat  lits  entlirou'd  above, 
Wild/  coiamands  the  Avorlds  he  made. 
In  j^i.l.cc  ?.nii  i;i  iove. 


6  Earth  fhall  obey  her  maker's  tnijI, 

And  yield  a  full  increafc  ; 
Our  God  *'ill  crovn  his  chofen  "  land** 
With  fruitfuintfs  and  p«ice. 

7  God  the  Redeemer  £cattcrs  round 

I^Iis  ehoiceft  favours  her^. 
While  the  creation's  utmoft  bound 
Shall  fee,  adore  and  fear. 


PSALM     LXVIIL 

LONG  ME'iRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Ver.  I 6,  Z%—aS' 

The  Vengear.tf  arJ  Cojnpajfion  of  COD. 

1  T    ET  God  arifein  all  his  might, 
_L_i  And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  iTi . 
As  fmoke  that  fought  to  cloud  the  ikics. 
Before  the  riiing  tempeft  flies. 

2  [lie  comes  array 'd  in  bu'rning  flames, 
Juflice  and  vengeance  are  his  names  ; 
Behold  His  fainting  foes  expire 

Like  mching  ^zx  before  the  fire] 

3  He  rides  and  thunders  through  the  : 
His  nariic  Jehovah  founds  on  high  ; 
Sing  to  his  name,  ysfons  cf  grace. 
Ye  iaints  rejoice  before  his  face. 

.;  The  widow  and  the  fatherlcfs 
Fly* to  his  aid  in  fi.'arp  diftrefs  ;     - 
In' him  the  poor  and  ntlpkfs  lir.d 
A  judge  that's  juft,  a  father  kind. 

5  He  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  chain, 
Anci  pns'ners  ie^  ihe  light  again  ; 
But  TLbtis  tl:ai  diiputc  iiis  uul, 

bnali  uwtllin  chains  and  darkntfs  Ai:L 

P    A    U    3    r, 

6  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  Gcd  beior; 
Crovv'K  him  ye  nations  in  yoi.r  i-^i.^ 
His   wond'rcus   names  aiid  pow'i.  — 

hcarfc ; 
Hi§  honours  lliall  enrich  your  vcrfc. 

7  He  flia'ces  the  heav'iis  with  loud  alan.. 
How  terrible  ib  God  in  anns  ! 

In  Ifrad  arc  hi5  mercies  known, 

JJraei  is  his  peculiar  throne.  ' 

8  Proclaim  him  king,  pronounce  him  bleft, 
He's  your  dcttnce,  your  joy,  your  rclt  ; 
When  terrours  rife  ana  nations  taint, 
God  is  the  ftrcngth  of  cv'ry  ftuK. 


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M        LXIX. 

PSALM     LXIX. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PARt. 


LCK'G  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 
Ver.  17,  18. 

rCHRIST's  Afcenfion  and  the    G'ft  of  the  Spirit. 

1   T    ORD^l'henthoudidflafccnd  onhig';  Vcr.  i -14. 

Lu  Ten  thoufand  angeis  illl'd  the  iky  ;  q-f,^  ^fcrin^s  of  christ  for  our   Sahativt. 

Thofe  heav'niyi^uards around  thee  wait,  *  ,,.       «      , 

Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  ftate.         ^  "  C  AVE  me,OLord,thefweliing  floods 

O  .''  Break  in  upon  my  foul  : 


I  fintc  ;  an  J  fofrows  o'er  my  head, 
"  Like  mighty  waters  roll. 


*  Not  Sinats  mountain  could  ?ppear  | 

More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there  ;^ 

While  he  Pronounc'd  his  dreadfullaw,    •    ,  ^  ,^.y^  ^11  aiy  voice  be  gone. 

And  flruek  the  chofcn  tnbcs  with  a%yc.  ^       „  j/,^^^.^  I  ^^J^^  ,j,^  ^^^.  ^ 
5  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell,  j  "  My  God,  behold  my  longing  eyej, 

When  the  rebellious  powVs  of  hell, 

That  thoufand  fouls  had  captive  made, 

Were  all  in  chains  iike  captives  led. 


,  4  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
s      He  font  the  promis'd  Spirit  down, 
f      With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 


LONG  METRE.     THIRD  PART. 
VeT.  19,  9,  20,  21,  22. 


"  And  ihorten  thy  delay. 

3  «  They  hute  my  foul  -without  a  caufc, 
"  And  ftiil  their  number  grow* 

"  Mere  than  the  hsiirs  around  my  hcadj 
"  And  mighty  arf  my  foes. 

4  *'  'Twas  then  I  paid  that  dreadful  debt 
"  That  men  could  never  pay, 

"  And  gave  thofe  honours  to  tiiy  law 
"  Which  flnners  took  away." 

5  Thus,  in  the  great  M:Jp.ah"s  name, 
The  royal  Prophet  mourns  ; 

Prafe  for  teK2boral  Bhfjln^s  ;   or^  camrnon  end   ^^ixy^  ^^  awakes  our  hearts  to  grief, 


f^.irilual  Mercies.  I        ^^^  ^-^.^5  ^g  -^y  by  turns, 

i  I'XTT'E  blefs  the  Lord,the  juft  and  good,  ^  «  y  ,^y  fj^^jl  .j,.  ^^i^.^  rejoice  and  T.ad 
\      Y  y  Who  fillsourhearts  wit/,  joy  &  food,:       u  SAlvatlon  in  thv  name: 


I      Who  pours  his  blcflings  from  the  fk  =  es,    j 
I      And  loads  our  days  with  rich  fupplies. 

2  Kc  fends  the  fun  his  circuit  round,  j 
To  cheer  the  fruits. to  warm,  the  ground  ; 
He  bids  the  clouds  Avith  plenleous  fain 
Refrefh  the  thirfty  earth  again. 

3  'Tis  to  his  care  we  ov/e  our  breath. 
And  all  our  near  efcapcs  fiom  death  j 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong  ; 

He  helps  the  weak  and  guards  the  ftrcng. 

4  He  makes  die  faint  and  fmner  prove 
\      The  common  blcffings  of  his  love  ; 

But  the  wide  dliTerence  that  remains, 
Is  endlefs  joys,  or  endlefs  pains. 

■5  The  Lord, that  bruisM  the  ferpcnt's  head, 
On  all  the  Serpent's  feed  fliall  tread  ; 
The  ftubborn  tinner's  hope  confound, 
And  iQiite  him  with  a  lathing  wound. 

i  But  his  right  hand  his  faints  fliall  raife 
From  the  deep  earrh,  or  deeper  feas  ; 
And  bring  thtm  to  Lis  courts  above. 
There  iliall  they  tafte  iiis  fpeciai  love. 


baivation  in  thy  name; 
"  For  i  have  borne  their  heavy  load 
"  Of  forrov/,  pain  and  ihame. 

7  "  Grief,  like  a  garment  cloth'd  me  rouiwU 

"  And  fachclcth  was  my  drefs, 
"  While  I  procur'd  for  naked  foul* 
"  A  robe  of  righteoufnefs. 

8  "  Amcngft  my  brethren  and  the  Jeiost 

"  I  like  a  fcr anger  ftood, 
«  AiK!  bore  their  vile  reproach,  to  brrng 
"  The  Gentiles  near  to  God. 

9  "  I  carne,  in  fmfal  mortals  flead, 

"  To  do  my  Father's  will ; 
"  Yet  vv'hen  I  clcani'd  my  Father's  houfe, 
"  They  fcandaliz'd  my  zeal. 

10  "  Mv  failing  and  my  holy  groans 

«  V/ere  made  the  drunkard's  fong  ; 
«  But  God,  from  his  ccleftial  throne, 
"  Heard  my  ccmplainii^g  tongue. 

11  «  He  fav'd  me  from  the  dreadful  deep, 
'*  Nor  let  my  foul  be  drown'd  : 

"  He  rais'dand  fiic'd  my  finking  feet 
"  Qw  ^Y€li  eftabiiia'd  ground. 


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PSALM 


LXIX. 


l»  «  *Twas  m  x  m^ft  accepted  hour 

"  My  prayer  arofe  ou  high  ; 
"  And  for  my  fake  my  God  fliall  hear 
«  The  dying  Cancr's  cry." 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  X5 ai,  a6,  29,  3a. 

Tbe  Pajfion  and  Exaltation  «/  CHRIST. 
OW  let  our  lips  with  holy  f'^r 


COMMON  METRE.      TiriRD  PAST- 

Christ's  Obedience  and  Death  :    Or,   ODD  ^i[«- 
rijied  and  Sinner*  fu%>ed, 

I   ■p ATHER,  I  ftng  thy  wond'rous  grace, 
JL        I  blcfs  my  Saviour's  name  ; 
He  bought  faivation  for  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  linners  fliame. 


N' 


And  mournful  pleafurc  l 
The  fuff'rings  of  our  great  High  Prieft, 
The  forrows  of  our  King. 

»  He  finks  in  floods  of  deep  dlflrefs  ; 
How  high  the  waters  rife  ! 
While  to  his  heavenly  Father's  ear 
He  fends  perpetual  cries. 

3  «  Hear  me;  O  Lord,  and  favcthy  Son, 

"  Nor  hide  thy  Hiining  face  ; 
•  Why  fliouldtliy  fav'ritc  Inok  like  one 
"  Forfaken  of  thy  grace  ? 

4  "  With  rage  they  per fecutc  the  man, 

"  Ihat  groans  beneath  thy  wound, 
"  While,  for  a  facrifice,  I  pour 
*'  My  life  upon  the  ground. 

J  ♦'  They  tread  my  honour  to  the  duft, 
"  And  laugh  when  I  complrin  ; 
«'  Their  fharp  infuhing  HAcdc/s  add 
"  Frefli  anguifli  to  my  pain. 

4  "  All  my  reproach  is  knov/n  to  thee, 

"  The  fcandal  and  the  fliame  ;       ^ 
**  Reproach  has  broke  m)>jlccding  heart 
"  And  hes  dcfil'd  my  name. 

7  "  I  look'd  for  pity  but  in  vain ; 
*'  My  kindred  are  ray  grief, 
•^  I  a«k  my  friends  for  comfort  round, 
"  But  meet  with  no  relief. 

5  "  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirft, 

'*  They  give  me  gall  for  food  ; 
**  And  fporting  with  my  dying  groans, 
"  They  triumph  in  my  blood. 

9  "  Shine  into  my  diftrefitd  foul, 

"  Let  tliy  companion  favc  ; 
*'  And  iho'  my  flcfli  fink  down  to  death 
"  Redeem  it  from  tlie  grave. 

10  "  1  fhall  arife  to  praifc  thy  name, 

*•  Shall  reign  in  worlds  unkaown, 
"  And  thy  falvation,  O  my  God, 
'*  Shall  feat  mc  oa  thy  throuc.** 


z  Hii  deep  diftrcfs  has  rais'd  us  high  ; 
His  duty  and  his  zeal, 
Tuifil'd  the  law  which  mortals  broke, 
And  finifh'd  all  thy  will. 

His  dying  groans,  his  living  foilgs, 
Shall  better  pleafc  my  Gud, 

Thau  harp  or  trumpet's  folemn  founii, 
Than  goat's  or  bullock's  blood. 

This  fliall  his  humble  foU'wers  fee. 
And  fet  tlicir  hearts  at  reft  ; 

They  by  hi»  death  draw  near  to  thee, 
And  live  forever  blcft. 

Let  hcav'n,  and  all  that  dwell  on  hijb. 

To  God  their  voices  raife. 
While  lands  and  feas  aihft  the  iky.. 

And  join  t' advance  his  praifc. 

ZioH  is  thine,  moft  holy  God  ; 

Thy  Son  fnall  b'-fs  Iter  gates  \ 
And  glory  purchas'd  by  his  blood 

For  thine  own  J^'racl  waits. 


LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 


DEEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  forrows  uf  ourL^id; 
Behold  the  rifiug  billows  rcil, 
To  overwhelm  his  lioly  foul. 

a  In  long  ccrr.plaintshe  fpends  hisbreathi 
While  hofts  of  hell  and  pow'rs  of  death, 
And  all  the  fons  of  malice  join 
To  execute  their  curft  defign. 

Yet, gracious  God,  thy  pov/r  and  love 
Has  made  the  curfe  a  b'rfling  prove  ; 
Thofe  dreadful  fu{i*'ric;,s  of  thy  Soa 
Aton'd  for  fiua  which  wc  had  done. 

4  The  p^ngs  of  cur  expiring  Lord 
The  honours  of  thy  law  reftor'd  : 
His  forrows  made  thy  juflice  known 
And  naici  for  follies  not  his  own. 

O  for  his  fake  our  guilt  forgive. 
And  Lt  t!ic  mourning  (inner  live  : 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nc;.'  flial]  our  hope  be  lurn'd  to  fliamo- 


PSALM 


LXXL 


6i 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  P  AR  T. 
Ver.  7,  &c. 
Christ's  Sufferings  and  Zeal. 
''AS  for  our  fake,  eternal  God, 
Thy  Son  fuftain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  bafc  reproach  and  fore  difgrace, 
And  lliame  defil'd  his  facred  face. 


T 


a  The  'Je'ivsy  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  the  man  that  check'd  thdr  un  : 
While  he  fulfil'd  thy  holy  laws, 
They  hate  him,  but  without  a  caufe. 

3  ["  My  Father's  houfe  (faid  he)  was  made 
"  A  place  for  worfliip,  not  for  trade  ;" 
Then  fcatt'ring  all  their  gold  and  brafs 
He  fcourg'd  the  merchants  from  the  place. 

4  [Zeal  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
Confum'd  hH^ifc,  expos'd  his  blood  ; 
Reproaches  af4hy  glory  thrown 
He  felt,  and  mourn'd  them  as  his  own.] 

5  His  friends  forfook,  his  folIoAvers  :led, 
While  foes  and  arms  furround  his  head  ; 
They  curfe  him  with  a  iland'rous  tong'je,' 
And  the  falfe  judgenialntains  the  wrong.]  3 

6  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies. 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blafphemies  \ 
They  nail  him  to  the  xliameful  tree  ; — 
Thsre  hung  the  man  that  dy'ufor  mc  ! 

7  Wretches,  with  hearts  as  hard  as  Hones 
infult  hi»  piety  and  groans  ; 
Gall  was  the  food  they  gave  him  there, 
And  mock'd  his  thirft  with  vinegar.] 

5?  But  God  beheld  ;  and  from  his  throne 
-  -larks  cut  the  men  that  hate  his  Son  ; 
ri.e  hand  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead, 
.  iiall  pour  forth  vengeance  on  their  head. 


Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 

I  truft  them  to  thy  care. 
Call  me  not  off  when  ftrength  declUifSj 

When  hoary  hairs  arife; 
And  round  mc  let  thy  glories  fliine, 

Whene'er  thy  fervant  dies. 

Then  in  the  hift'ry  of  my  age. 
When  men  review  my  days, 

They'll  read  thy  love  in  ev'ry  page, 
In  ev'ry  line  thy  praife. 


P  s 


I. 


^  I 

t;  Ver.  5 9- 

\  COMMON  METRE.     FIRSr  PART. 

The  aged  Saifit*s  ReJI^^'ioii  aud  Hope. 

1   1\>TY  God,  mv  everlaftiiio-  hope. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  15,  14,  i6,  23,  22,  24. 

CHRIST  eur  Strength  and  Righteovfnefs. 

1  l\/rY  Saviour,  my  almighty  friend, 
iVi.     When  I  begin  thy  praife, 
Where  will  the  grovv'ing  numbers  end, 

The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlafting  truft, 
Tliy  goodnefs  I  adore  ! 

And  fmce  I  knew  thy  graces  firll, 
I  fpeak  thy  glories  more. 

My  feet  flaall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  ccieftial  road ; 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  ftrength 

To  fee  my  Father  God. 

When  I  am  fiild  with  fore  diftrefs 

For  iorae  furprizing  fin, 
I'll  plead  thy  perfedl  rigUtcoufnefs, 

And  mention  none  but  thine. 

Hov/  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  teil 

The  vicl'ries  of  my  King  I 
My  foul,  redeem'd  frora  lin  andhcH, 

Shall  tiiy  falvation  f!i;g. 

[My  tongue  fhall  all  the  J^y  proclaim 

My  Saviour  and  my  God, 
His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  fname. 

And  drown'd  them  in  his  blood. 

7  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers; 
I  With  this  delightful  fcng  ; 

I'll  eiitcrtain  th.e  darkefl:  houn-:. 
Nor  think  the  fi-al'on  long.] 


live  upon  thy  trutii  ;  |  

hine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up,  COMAION    METRE. 


And  ftrengthen'd  all  my  youth. 
My  fielh  was  fafliion'd  by  thy  pow'r, 

With  ^11  thefe  iim.bs  of  mine  ; 
And  from  ruv  mother's  painful  hour 

I've  been  entirely  thine. 

Cliill  has  my  life  new  wonders  feeii 
llv-peatcd  ev'ry  year  j 


Ver.  17- 


The   a-red   Cbrifti 


Pr. 


THIRD  FART. 
-21. 

i?r  and 


yor.g, 


Or, 


I  Old  Age,  Dcaih^  and  tie  Refurrsiiion. 

I    /^1  OD  of  ray  cliiiduood,andmy  youth, 
KjJ     'I  he  guide  of  all  my  days, 
I  have  declar'd  thy  hcav'nJy  truth. 
And  told  thv  -.  .-,v,-  ,■  .  ^.  .. . 


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4  Wilt  thou  forfake  my  hoary  hairs, 
And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ^ 
Who  ihall  fuftain  my  finking  years, 
If  God  my  ftrength  depart  ? 

3  Let  me  thy  pow'r  and  truth  proclaim 

To  the  furviving  age, 
And  leave  the  favour  of  thy  narae 
When  I  fliall  quit  the  ftage. 

4  The  land  of  filencc  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
O  may  theft-  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love  ! 


E. 


5  Thy  fighteoufnefs  is  deep  and  high, 
Uafearc liable  thy  deeds  : 
Thy  glory  fprcad.  beyond  the  fky, 
And  all  my  praife  exceeds. 

4  Oft  have  I  heard  thy  threat'nings  roar, 
And  oft  endur'd  the  grief  : 
But  when  thy  hand  has  prcft  me  fore, 
Thy  grace  was  my  relief. 

^  By  long  experience  have  I  known 
Thy  Ibv'reign  pow'r  to  fave  ; 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave. 

8   When  I  lie  bury'd  deep  in  dufl. 
My  flefli  fliail  be  thy  care  ; 
Thele  with'riug  limbs  with  thee  I  truft 
1  o  raife  them  ftrong  and  fair. 


PSALM     LXXII. 

LONG  METRE.     FIJiST  PART. 
Th:  Kingdom  of  CURIST. 


4A8  rain  on  meadows  nc\«'ly  mows, 
So  fliall  he  fend  his  influence  down  ; 
His  grace  on  fainting  fouls  diftills 
Like  hcav'nly  dew  on  thirfty  hills. 

jThe  heathen  lands  that  lie  beneath 
The  fliadcs  of  ovcrfpreading  death, 
Revive  at  his  firft  dawning  light. 
And  deferts  bloflbm  at  the  fight. 

6The  faints  (hall  flourifli  in  his  days, 
Drcft  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praife  ; 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne 
Shall  flow  to  nations  vet  unknown. 


LONG  METRE. 
Christ's  Kingdor 


SECOND  PART, 
among  jiu  GentiUs. 


I  TESUS  fliall  reign  where'er  the  fun 
J    Does  his  fuccclTive  journies  run  ; 
His  'Kingdom  Itretch  from  fliorc  to  flior^ 
'Till  moons  fhall  wax  and  wane  n«  more. 

i[Behold  the  iflands,  with  their  kings. 
And  Eui-r.pf  her  bcfV  tribute  bring*  ; 
From  North  to  South  the  princes  meet 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

3There  Ptrfta,  glorious  to  behold, 
There  India  fliines  in  Eaftcrn  gold  ; 
And  barbarous  nations  at  his  word 
Submit,  and  bow,  and  own  their  Lord.] 

4For  him  fliall  endlefs  pray'r  be  made. 
And  praifes  throng  to  crown  his  head; 
His  name  like  fweet  perfume  fhall  rife 
With  ev'ry  morning  facrifice. 

5 People  and  realms  of  ev'ry  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  fweeteft  fong  j 
And  infant  voices  fliall  proclaim 
Their  early  blefDngs  on  hi*  name. 


i/^  PvEAT  God,  whofe  unlverfal  fway 

Vjr  The  known  and  unknown  worlds  ^^^^^'"gs  «^0"nd  where'er  he  reigns. 

Now  giv^e  the  kingdom  to  thv  Son,  [obey,    The  pris'ner  leaps  to  loofe  his  chainf ; 

Extend  his  pow'r  exalt  his  throne.  i  ^^^  ^'''^^n'  ^n^  eternal  reft, 

I  And  all  the  fans  of  want  are  bleft. 
aThy  fccptre  well  becomes  his  hands, 

All  heav'ii  fubmits  to  his  commands; 

His  jullice  fliall  avenge  the  poor. 

And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

^Witli  pow'r  lie  vindicates  the  juft, 
And  treads  th'  oppreflbr  in  the  dufl  ; 
His  worfhip  and  his  fear  fliall  laft, 
'Till  hours,  aad  years,  ;ind  time  be  pad. 


,;[ Where  he  difplays  his  healing  pow'r, 

I  Death  and  the  curfe  are  known  no  more 
In  him  the  tribes  of  y/o'^/w  boafl 
More  blcflings  than  their  father  loft. 
8Let  ev'ry  creature  rife  and  bring, 
1  Peculiar  honours  to  their  king: 
Angels  dcfccnd  with  fongs  again, 
I  And  earth  repeat  the  long  Amcn?^ 


PSALM 


LXXIIL 


63 


a  Thy  counfcis,  Lerd,  ftiall  guide  nay  fe«t 
Througk  this  dark  wllderncfs  ; 
Thine  hand  condu<£l  me  near  thy  feat. 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 


PSALM     LXXIIT. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Affii^ed  Saints  happy,  and  profpertus   Sinnert 
curfed.  j 

I   XJOW  I'mconvinc'd  the  Lord  Is  kind  3  Were  I  in  heav'n  without  my  God 
IN      To  men  of  heart  fincere,  Twould  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 

Yet  once  mv  foolilli  thoughts  repin'd,  ^".^  "'''^'L^  ^h^*  earth  is  my  abodo 

And  border'd  on  defpair. 
I  grlev'd  to  fee  the  wicked  thrive, 
And  fpoke  with  angrv  breath, 
"  How  pleafant  and  profane  they  live  ! 
"  How  peaceful  is  their  death  ! 


I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

What  if  the  fprings  of  life  were  broke. 
And  flefli  and  heart  fliould  faint, 

God  is  my  foul's  eternal  rock, 
The  flrength  of  ev'ry  faint. 


3  ■«  With  well-fed  flefli  and  haughty  eyes  5  Behold  the  finncrs  that  remove 


They  lay  their  fears  to  deep  ; 

f"  Agalnft  the  heav'ns  th.eir  flandcrs  rife, 
While  faints  in  filence  weep. 

4  *'  In  vain  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 

"  And  cleanfe  my  heart  in  vain, 
1      "  For  I  am  chaftcn'd  all  the  day, 
"  The  night  renews  my  pain." 

5  Yet  while  my  tongue  indulg'd  complaints 

I  felt  my  heart  reprove ; 
"  Sure  I  fliall  thus  offend  thy  faints, 

*'  And  grieve  the  men  I  love." 
4i  But  ftill  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard. 

The  c0nfli<Sl  too  fevere, 
'Till  I  retir'd  to  fearch  thy  word, 

And  learn  thy  fecrets  there. 

^  There,  as  in  foroe  prophetick  glafs, 
I  faw  the  finner's  feet 
High  mounted  on  a  flipp'ry  place, 
Befide  a  fiery  pit. 

8  I  heard  the  wretch  prophanely  boaft, 

'Till  at  thy  frown  he  iell ; 
His  honours  in  a  dream  were  loft, 
And  he  awakes  in  hell. 

9  Lord,  what  an  envious  fool  I  was  ! 

Kow  like  a  thoughtlefs  beafl ! 
Tims  to  fufped:  thy  promis'd  grace, 
And  think  the  wicked  bleft. 

^o    Yet  I  was  kept  from  full  defpair, 
[ !        Upheld  by  pow'r  unknown  : 

That  blelfed  hand  that  broke  the  fnarc, 
Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne. 


Far  from  thy  prefence  die  ; 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  fave  them  when  they  cry. 

But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  fweet  employ  ; 
My  tongue  fliall  found  thy  works  abroad, 

And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 


LONG     METRE. 

Ver.  22,  3,  6, 17 20. 

The  Profperity  of  Sinners  curfed, 
1  y    ORD,  what  a  thoughtlefs  wretch  was  I, 
X  J  To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine, 
To  fee  the  wicked  plac'd  on  high, 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  fhiae  ! 

aBut,  O  their  end,  their  dreadful  endi 
1  hy  fantSluary  taught  mc  fo  : 
On  flipp'ry  rocks  i  lice  them  ftand, 
And  her/  billows  roll  below. 

3 Now  let  them  boafl:  how  tall  they  rife, 
I'll  never  envy  them  again. 
There  they  may  ftand  with  haughty  cy«», 
'Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endlefs  pain. 

4Their  fancy'd  joys,  how  faft  they  flee  ! 
Tuft  like  a  dream  when  man  awakes  : 
i'heir  fongs  of  fofteft  harmony 
Are  but  a  preface  to  their  plagues. 

J  Now  I  efteem  their  mirth  and  wine. 
Too  dear  to  purchafe  with  my  blood  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine.. 
My  life,  i»y  portion,  and  my  God. 


COMMON  METPvE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  23 28. 

GOP  our  Portion  here  and  hereafter. 
I   /^^  OD,  my  fupporter,  and  my  hope, 

VJT     My  help  forever  near  ;  Kj     Nor  is  religion  vain  , 

Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up  Tiiough  men  of  vice  may  boaft  aloud 

When  finldnj  in  defpai/.  i         And  men  of  grace  complain. 


SHORT     METRE. 

The  Myfery  cf  Providence  unfolded. 
I   QURE  there's  a  righteous  God, 


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P     S     A     L     M 


LXXIV 


1  I  fr.w  the  \\:rkcd  rife. 
Ard  felt  my  heart  repine, 
While  haughty  foo's,  with  fcornful  eyes, 
In  robes  of  honour  fliine. 

3  [Pnmper'd  with  Avanton  cafe, 
Their  flefli  looks  full  and  fair. 

Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  Rowing  feas, 
And  grows  without  their  care. 

4  Free  from  tlie  plagues  and  pains 
That  pious  fouls  endure, 

Throiii^h  ail  their  life  opprclFion  reigns, 
And  raeks  the  humble  poor. 

5  Thcii'  Impioiis  ton^TCs  blaifphemc 
The  t  verlafting  God  : 

Their  malice  blafls  tlic  .qooJ  man's  name, 
And  fpre.ads  their  lies  abroatl 

<j  But  I  wUh  flowing  tears 
hidalg'd  mv  doubts  to  rife  ; 
«  Is  there  a  Go?lthat:  fees  or  hears 
"  The  things  below  the  flties  ?"] 

7  The  tumults  of  my  thought 
Held  me  in  hard  fufpenfe, 

^ill  to  thy  houfs  my  feet  were  brought 
To  karn  thy  juftice  thence. 

8  Thy  word  with  light  and  pow'r 
Did  my  ra':ftakcs  amend  ; 

I  vIeWd  the  fiuners  lives  before, 
Eut  here  I  learn 'd  their  end. 

9  On  what  a  flipp'ry  ftcep 
The  thoughtlcfs  wretches  go  ; 

And  O  that  dreadful  fi'^ry  deep, 
That  waits  their  fall  below  1 

lo  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

My thou'^hts  no  more  repine: 
I  call  my  God  my  portion  now. 
And  all  my  pow'rs  arc  thine. 


5  Lift  up  thy  feet,  and  march  in  haftc, 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls  ; 
See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waflc 
Is  made  within  thy  walls. 

4  AVhere  once  thy  churches  pray'd  and  fai*, 
Thy  foes  profanely  roar  : 
Over  thy  gates  their  cnfigns  hang, 
Sad  tokens  of  thtir  pow'r. 

4  How  are  the  feats  of  worflilp  broke  ! 
'J  licy  tear  thy  buildings  down. 
And  he  that  deals  the  heavieft  ftroke. 
Procures  the  chief  renown. 

6  "Willi  llames  they  threaten  to  deftroy 

Thy  children  in  their  ncfl ; 
"  Corn*,  let  us  burn  at  once,  they  cry, 
"  The  temple  and  the  prieft. 

7  Auu  ftill  to  heighten  our  diftrefs, 


liy  pref 


ence  is  wirnarawn 


hdi 


P  S  A  L>  M     LXXIV. 

COMMON     METRE. 

^rbe  Chitr:}}  pleading  iviib  Gad  ur.dcr  fore  Per- 

fecuiion. 

J  TTT'iL.L  God  for  ever  caft  us  off  ? 
VV       His  wrath  forever  fmoke 
Againft  the  people  of  his  love, 
His  little  clicfen  flock  ? 

;3.  Think  of  the  tribes  fo  dearly  bought 
With  their  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
Mor  let  thy  Zion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  ftood. 


Tl*y  wonted  figns  of  pow'r  ,'\nd  grate, 
'ihy  pow'r  and  grace  are  gone. 

8  No  prophet  fpcaks  to  calm  our  wees. 
But  all  the  feers  mourn  ; 
Thert-'s  not  a  foul  amongft  us  knows. 
The  time  of  thy  return. 


9  How  long,  eternal  God,  how  long 

Shall  rien  of  pride  blafpht^mc  ! 
Shail  faints  be  made  their  endlcfs  fong. 
And  bear  immortal  fimmc  ? 

10  (  ar.u  thou  forever  fit  and  hear 

Tliine  holy  name  profan'd  ? 
And  ftill  thy  jealoufy  forbear. 
And  ftUl  withhold  thine  hand  ? 

11  What    ftrange    deliverance    hr.ft    thou 

In  ages  long  before  ?  [ibow  u 

And  now  no  othtr  God  we  own, 
No  other  God  adore. 

12  Thou  didft  divide  the  raging  fea 

By  thy  rcfiftlefs  might, 
To  make  thy  tribes  a  wond'rcus  way. 
And  then  fccure  their  flight. 

13  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine, 

The  darkncfs  and  the  day  ? 
Didft  thou  not  bid  the  morning  fliine, 
And  mark  the  fun  his  way  ? 

14  Hath  not  thy  pow'r  form'd  ev'ry  coaft» 

And  fct  the  earth  its  bounds. 
With  fuir.m.r's  heat,  and  winter's  frofl, 
in  their  perpetual  rounds  ? 


PSALM 

'j5  And  iLall  the  fons  of  earth  and  dufl: 
That  facred  pow'r  biaipheme  ? 
\  ill  not  thy  hand  that  form'd  them  fird 
Avenge  thine  injur'd  name  ? 

10  Think  on  the  cov'nant  thou  haft  made, 

[And  all  thy  -words  of  love  ; 
Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 
And  vex  thy  mourning  dove. 

17  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  blood, 
And  make  our  hope  tlieir  jeft  ; 
Plead  thine  own  caufe,  almighty  God, 
And  give  thy  chiidren  refb 


PSALM     LXXV. 

LONG     METRE, 


Poivtr  and  Govermntnt  from  GOD  alone. 

jT^O  thee,  moft  Holy  and  moft  High, 
X    To  thee  webringourthankfulpraife; 
Thy  works  declare  thy  name  is  nigh, 
Thy  works  of  wonder  and  of  grace. 

2."   Tojla'v'ry  dbofnd,thy  ch  of  en  fons 
"  Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rif^  j 
"  And  fore  opprefi  by  earthly  thrones^ 
*'  They  fought  the  Sovereign  of  the  Jhies. 

"  ^'Tivas  then,  great  God,  tvith   equal  poiv^r^ 
"  Arofe  thy  vengeance  and  thy  grace, 
^  To  fcourge  their  legions  f rum  thefhore^ 
"  And  fave  the  remnant  of  thy  raie^ 

^Let  haughty  iinners  fink  their  pride  ; 
Nor  lift  fo  high  their  Icornful  head  ; 
"Pit  lay  their  foolifli  thoughts  afide, 
d  own  the  **  empire"  God  hath  made. 

-  h  honours  never  come  by  chance, 
r  do  the  winds  promotion  blow  ; 
i  God  the  Judge  doth  one  advance ; 
^  God  that  lays  another  low. 

ti.,^  vain  pretence  to  royal  birth, 
Shall  fix  a  tyrant  on  the  throne  ; 
God,  the  groat  fjv'reign  of  the  earth, 
V7ill  rife  and  make  his  juftice  known. 

«[His  hand  holds  cut  the  dreadful  cyp 
•  Of  vengeance,  niix'd  v/ith  various  plagueS; 
;To  make  the  wicked  drink  them  up, 
'  Wring  out,  and  tafte  the  bitter  dregt. 

tNow  fhall  the  Lord  exalt  the  juft, 
And  while  he  tramples  on  the  proud, 
And  lays  their  glory  in  the  dufi, 
IMy  lips  £ball  ling  his  praife  aJov.d.j 


LXXV,  LXXVL  65 

PSALM     LXXVL 

COMMON     M  E  T  R  E. 

Ilrael  faved,  and  the  Afiyrian  defrayed:  Or, 
god's  Vengeance  againfl  his  Enemies  ^r«- 
ceeds  from  his  Church. 

I   TN  Judab  God  of  old  was  known, 
X      His  name  in  Ifrael  great ; 
In  Salem  ftood  his  holy  throne, 
And  Sion  was  his  feat.. 

i  Among  the  praifes  of  his  faints, 
His  dwelling  there  he  chofe  ; 
There  he  receiv'd  their  juft  complaints 
Againft  their  haughty  foes. 

3  From  Zion  went  his  dreadful  word, 

And  broke  the  threat'ning  fpear  % 
The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  fword. 
And  cruili'd  the  Affyrian  war. 

4  What  are  the  earth's  widekingdoras  elfe. 

But  mighty  hills  of  prey  ? 
The  hill  on  which  jehovau  dwells 
Is  glorious  more  than  they. 

5  'Tw3s  Zions  King  that  ftopp'd  thebrcatii 

Of  captains  and  their  bands ; 
The  men  of  might  fiept  faft  in  death. 
And  never  found  their  hands. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  JacoFs  God, 

Both  horfe  and  chariot  fell  \ 
Who  knov/s  the  terrour  of  thy  rod  ' 
Thy  vengeance  who  can  tell  ? 

7  What  pow'r  can  fiand  before  thy  fight 

When  once  thy  v.rath  appears  ? 
When  heav'n  iliines  round  with  dreadful 
The  earth  lies  ftill  and  fears,      [light* 

8  V/hen  God  in  his  own  fov'reign  ways 

Comes  ^Q^sw  to  fave  th'  opprefi. 
The  wrath  of  man  fliall  work  his  praife, 
A.nd  hc'il  rcflrcin  the  reft. 

9  [Vow  to  the  Lord,  and  tribute  bring; 

Ye  princes,  fear  his  frown  : 
Kis  terrours  lliake  the  proudeft  king, 
I         And  cuts  an  army  down. 

10  The  thunder  of  his  fharp  rebuke 
j         Oui  haughty  foes  ihall  feel ; 

I     For  Ja«ih"s  God  hath  not  forfcok, 
'        lK\t  dwell!  in  Zim  {fill 


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PSALM 


LXXVIL  LXXVm. 


PSALM     LXXVIL 

COMMO N  METRE.     FIJiS  T  PAR  T. 

J\IeljncIjoly  ajfault'tngy  and  Hope prri-ailin^. 
I   '^T^O  God  I  cry'd  with  mournful  voice, 
X       I  fought  his  gracious  ear, 
In  the  fad  day  when  troubles  rofc, 
And  fill'd  my  heart  with  fear. 

a  Sad  were  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights, 
My  foul  refus'd  relief; 
I  tJiought  on  God  the  juft  and  wife, 
But  thoughts  increas'd  my  grief. 

3  Still  I  compl^rn'd,  and  ftill  oppreft, 

r»Ty  heart  began  to  break  : 
My  God,  thy  wrath  forbid  my  reA, 
And  kept  my  eyes  awake. 

4  My  overwhelming  forrows  grew, 

'Till  I  could  fpeak  no  more  ; 
Then  I  within  myfelf  withdrew, 
And  call'd  thy  judgments  o'er. 

J   I  call'd  b?ck  years  and  ancient  times 
When  I  beheld  thy  face  ; 
Myfpirit  fearch'd  for  fecrct  crimes 
That  might  withhold  thy  grace. 

6  I  call'd  thy  mercies  to  my  mind 
Which  I  enjoy 'd  before  ; 
And  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind  ? 
His  face  appear  no  more  ? 
^  Will  he  forever  caft  me  off  ? 
His  promife  ever  fail  ? 
Has  he  forgot  his  tender  love  ? 
Shall  anger  flill  prevail  ? 

-£  But  I  forbid  this  hopelefs  thought, 
This  dark,  defpairing  frame, 
Rememb'ring    what     thy     hand     hath 
Thy  hand  is  fiill  the  fame,  [wrought; 

9  I'll  think  sgain  of  all  thy  ways, 
And  talk  thy  v/ondcrs  o'er, 
Thy  wonders  of  rccov'ring  grace, 
When  flefli  could  hope  no  more. 
^o  Grace  dwells  with  jufticconthe  throne; 
And  men  that  love  thy  word 
Have  in  thy  fanftuary  known 
The  couufeis  of  the  Lord. 


id  bnu^hl  to 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Cortfctt  derived  from  ardent  providences  ;    0 
Ifracl  delivered  from  Egypt 
Canaan. 

1  «*  TTOW  awful  is  thy  chaft'ning  rod  ? 

JnL   "  (May  thine  ov/n  children  fay) 

••  I'he  great,  the  wife,  the  dreadful  Gud  I 

"  Jiow  holy  is  bis  v.  ay  " 


I'll  wcditate  his  works  of  old  ; 

The  King  who  reigns  above, 
I'll  hear  his  ancient  wonders  told, 

And  learn  to  truft  his  love. 

Long  did  the  houfe  of  Jo/e/fb  lie 

With  Egypt' J  yoke  opprcft  ; 
Long  he  dclay'd  to  hear  their  cry,        "^ 

Nor  gave  his  people  reft. 

The  fons  of  good  old  yacob  feera'd 

Abandon'd  to  their  fees  ; 
But  his  almighty  arm  redeemed 

The  nation  w  horn  he  chofe. 

Ifraely  his  people  and  his  flieep, 

Muft  follow  where  he  calls  ; 
He  bids  them  venture  through  the  deep, 

And  made  the  waves  their  walls. 
The  waters  faw  thee,  mighty  God, 

The  waters  faw  thee  come  ; 
Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  flood, 

To  make  thine  armies  room. 

Strange  was  thy  journey  through  the  fea, 

'I'hy  footfleps,  Lord,  unknown  ; 
Terrours  attend  the  wond'rous  way 

That  brings  thy  mercies  down. 
[Thy  voice,  with  tcrrour  in  the  found, 

Through  clouds  and  darknefs  broke ; 
All  heav'n  in  light'ning  llione  around. 

And  earth  with  thunder  fhook. 

9  Thine  arrows  thro'  the  fky  were  hurl'd, 

How  glorious  is  the  Lord  ! 
Surprize  and  trcnbling  feiz'd  the  world, 
And  his  own  frints  ador'd. 

10  Ke  gave  them  water  from  the  rock, 

And  fafe  by  Mcfes'  hand 
Through  a  dry  dcfart  led  his  flock 
Home  to  the  promis'd  land.] 


PSALM     LXXVIII. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Pro'AJtnces  of  GOD   recorded ;    Or,  Pious  EJu^ 
cation  and  JnfiruSiion  of  Cbildren. 

I    T    ET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
JLi      Which  God  perform'd  of  old ; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  faw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 
%  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  knov.'n 
His  works  of  pow'r  and  grace  ; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  dowa 
Through  ev'ry  riling  race. 


PSALM 


LXXVIII. 


67 


Our  lips  fiialltell  them  to  our  fons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs,   „ 
That  generations  yet  inborn 

May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  fhall  they  learn  in  God  alone 
Their  hope  fecurely  ftands, 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 
But  praclife  his  commands. 

COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ifracl's  Rebellion  and  Pwv.fiment ;    0;-,  the  Sin. 

and  Chajiifctnents  of  GOd's  People. 

1   /^  WHAT  a  ftiff  rebellious  houfc 
V>/      Was   Jacob's  ancient  race  ! 
Falfe  to  their  own  mofl  folemn  vows, 
And  to  their  Alaker's  grace. 

a  They  broke  the  cov'nant  of  his  love. 
And  did  liis  laws  defpife. 
Forgot  the  works  he  wrought  to  prove 
His  pow'r  before  their  eyes. 

3  They  faw  the  plagues  on  Egypt  light, 

From  his  revenging  hand, 
What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 
Spread  o'er  the  ftubborn  land  ! 

4  They  faw  him  cleave  the  mighty  fea, 

And  raarch'd  v/ith  fafety  through, 
With  wat'ry  walls  to  guard  their  wav, 
'Till  they  had  'fcap'd  the  foe. 

5  A  wond'roup  pillow  mark'd  the  road, 

Compos'd  of  fhade  and  light ; 
By  day  it  prov'd  a  flielt'ring  cloud, 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 

6  He  from  the  rock  their  ihirfl  fupply'd  j 

The  gufliing  waters  fell. 
And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  fide, 
A  conftant  miracle. 

7  Yet  they  provck'd  the  Lord  raoft  high. 

And  dar'd  diftrufb  his  hand  : 
"  Can  he  with  bread  our  hofl  fupply 
"  Amidft  this  defart  land  .?" 

S  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard, 
And  caus'd  his  wrath  to  flame  ; 
His  terrours  ever  itand  prepar'd 
To  vindicate  his  name. 


eOIMMON  METRE.      THIRD  PART. 

The   puKifcvieht  cf  Luxury  and  Intemperance  : 
Or,  ChcAifcr,ier.t  and  Salvation. 

I  "XT  TliJii^  Ifracl'o  fins  the  Lord  reproves, 
\  V     And  Slls their  hearts  with  dread  ; 
Yet  he  forgive^  the  men  he  loves, 
And  feuds  them  heav'nly  bread. 


2  He  fed  them  with  a  lib'ral  hand, 

And  made  his  treafures  known  ; 
He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
To  pour  provilion  down. 

3  The  Manna,  like  a  morning  niow'r. 

Lay  thick  around  their  feet ; 
The  corn  of  heav'n,  fo  light,  fo  pure, 
As  though  'twere  angels  meat. 

4  But  they  in  mumi'ring  language  faid, 
"  Manna  is  all  our  fcafl ; 

We  loath  this  light,  this  airy  bread  ; 
**  We  muft  have  flefh  to  tafte. 

5  "  Ye  fhall  have  flefh  to  pleafe  your  luft," 

The  Lord  in  wrath  replv'd  ; 
And  fern  them  quails  like'fand  or  dufk, 
Heap'd  up  from  fide  to  fide. 

6  He  gave  them  all  their  own  dtfire  ; 

And  greedy  -^  they  fed. 
His  vengeance  burnt  with  ferret  fire, 
And  fmote  the  rebels  dcpd. 

7  When  fome  were  flain,  the  reft  rcturn'd, 

And  fought  the  Lord  with  tears  ; 
Under  the  rod  they  fcar'd  and  mourn'd, 
Butfoon  forgot  their  fears. 

8  Oft  he  ckaftis'd,  and  ftlll  forgave, 

'Till  by  his  gracious  hand. 

The  nation  he  refolv'd  to  fare, 

PojTefs'd  the  promised  land. 

LONG     METRE. 

Ver.  32,  &c. 

BaciJlidiTig  end  Forgivenep  ;    Or,    Sin  pt/iijhtrd 
and  Saints  faved. 

i/^  REAT  God,  how  oft  did  Ifrael  i>roxe 
\J^  By  turns  thine  auger  and  thy  love  ? 
There  in  a  glafs  our  hearts  may  fee    • 
How  fickle  and  how  falfe  they  be. 

2H0W  foon  the  faithlefs  Je-rvs  forgot 
The  dreadful  wonders  Gcd  h-.id  wrought  I 
Then  they  provoke  him  to  his  face. 
Nor  fear  his  pow'r,  nor  truft  his  grace. 

3The  Lord  confum'd  their  years  in  pain, 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vain  ; 
A  tedious  march  through  unknown  way?, 
Wore  out  their  itrength,  and  ipent  their 

days. 

.jOft  when  they  fav/  their  brethren  flain. 
They  mourn'd  and  fought  the  Lord  aga^a, 
Call'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  abode, 
Their  high  Redeemer  and  their  God, 


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LXXX,  LXXXI. 


jTheir  pray'rs  and  vows  before  him  rife 
As  flatt'ring  words  or  folemn  lies, 
While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 
Falfc  to  his  cov'nant  and  his  love. 

jYet  did  his  fov'reign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  ne'er  deferv'd  to  live  : 
His  anger  oft  away  he  turn'd, 
Or  elfe  with  gentle  flame  it  burn'd. 

7He  faw  their  fleili  was  weak  and  frail, 
He  faw  temptations  ilill  prevail ; 
The  God  of  Abraham  lov'd  them  ftill, 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

PSALM     LXXX. 

LONG     METRE. 

*The   Churches  Prayer  under  Jlffl'iBton  ;    Or,  tie 
Vineyard  of  GOD  •uajled. 

j/^  RE  AT  Shepherd  of  thine  Ifrael, 
VJJ"  Who  dldft  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  led  the  tribes,  thy  chofen  flieep, 
Safe  through  the  dcfart  and  the  deep. 

5tThy  church  is  in  the  defart  now, 
Shine  from  on  high  and  guide  it  through; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  rcllore. 
We  fliall  be  fav'd,  and  ligh  no  more. 

^Great  God,  whcrrv  he^jv'nly  hofts  obey. 
How  long  fiiall  wc  lament  and  pray. 
And  wait  in  vain  thy  kind  return  ? 
How  long  fliall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

jjTnQcad  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread 
Thy  faints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed  ; 
Turn  US  to  thee,  thy  love  rcftore. 
We  fliall  be  fav'd,  and  figh  no  more. 

r      A      u      s      E.  I. 

jHafl  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hands 
A  lovely  vine  in  Heathen  lands  ? 
Did  not  thy  powV  defend  it  round. 
And  Heav'nly  dews  enrich  the  ground  ? 

6How  did  the  fpreading  branches  flioot. 
And  blefs  the  nations  with  the  fruit  ? 
But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  fee 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 

Why  is  its  beaKty  thus  defac'd  ? 
Why  haft  thou  laid  her  fences  waflc  ? 
Sirangers  and  foes  againft  her  join. 
And  ev'ry  beaft  devours  the  vine. 

.  tieturn,  almi^(;hty  God,  return  ; 
Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn  : 
rorn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  reftore, 
We  fhall  be  fav'd,  and  C2:h  no  more 


PAUSE  II. 

pLord,  when  this  vine  in  Canaan  grew. 
Thou  waft  its  ftrength  and  glorv  too  ! 
Attack'd  in  vain  by  all  its  foes, 
'Till  the  fair  Branch  of  promife  rofe. 

loFair  Branch,  ordain'd  of  old  to  flioot 
From  Dai' id's  ftock,  from  Jacob\  root  ; 
Himfclf  a  noble  Vine,  and  we 
The  leiTcr  branches  of  the  Tree  : 

ii'Tis  thy  own  Son  ;  and  he  fliall  ftand 
Girt  with  thy  ftrength,  at  thy  right  hand; 
Thy  firft-born  Son,  ador'd  and  blcft 
With  pow'r  and  grace  above  the  relh 

I  2O  !  for  his  fake,  attend  our  cry. 
Shine  on  thy  churches  left  they  die  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  reftore, 
We  fliall  be  fav'd,  and  fi?h  no  more. 


PSALM     LXXXI. 

SHORT     METRE. 

Vcr.  I,  8 16. 

Tils  Warning  of  GOD  to  his  People  i    Or,  Spir- 

itual  BUJp.ngs  and  Punijhmtntt. 

I    QING  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
O      And  make  a  joyful  noife  ; 
God  is  our  ftrength,  our  faviour  God  ; 
Let  Ifrael  hear  his  voice. 

a  "  From  vile  idolatry 

"  Preferve  my  worlliip  clean  ; 
^  I  am  the  Lord  who  fet  thee  free 
"  From  flav'ry  and  from  fin. 

3  "  Stretch  thy  defires  abroad, 
"  And  I'll  fupply  them  well ; 

But  if  ye  will  rcfiife  your  God, 
"  If  Ifrael  will  rebel  : 

4  '■  ril  leave  them,  faith  the  Lord, 
*'  To  their  own  luft'?  a  prey, 

1"  Aad  let  them  run  the  dang'rous  roa4, 
"  'Tis  their  own  chofen  way. 

;  "  Yet  O  \  that  all  my  faints 
"  Would  hearken  to  my  voice  ! 
j"  Scon  I  would  eafe  their  fore  complaint*. 
i        ''  And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

16  "  While  I  deftrov  their  foes, 
"  Vd.  richly  feed  my  flock, 
p*  And  they  fliould  tafte  the  ftream  tliat  How* 
Tiom  their  crcraai  Rock.'' 


PSALM     LXXXII,  LXXXIII,  LXXXIV.    G^ 


r   P    S    A    L    M       LXXXII.    I     7  Convince  their  madncfs,  Lord, 

I         And  make  them  feek  thy  name  : 
LONG     METRE.  Or  elfe  their  ftubborn  rage  confound, 

not)  the  Supreme  Governour  ;    Or,  Magljlratcs  '^^^^  ^^^^7  "^^7  ^^e  in  fhamc. 


ivarned. 

I    A   A40NG  th'  aflembh'es  of  the  great, 
JTx.  a  greater  Ruler  takes  his  feat ; 
The  God  of  heav'n,  as  judge,  furveys 
Thofe  gods  on  earth,  and  all  their  ways. 

2 Why  will  ye  then  frame  wicked  lav/s  ? 
Or  why  fupport  th'  unrighteous  caufe  ? 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor. 
That  Tinners  vex  the  faints  no  more  ? 

jThey  know  not.  Lord,  nor  will  theyknowj 
Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  they  go  ; 
Their  nameof  earthly  gods  is  vain, 
For  they  fliall  fall  and  die  Hke  men- 

4Arife,  O  Lord,  and  let  thy  Son 
Poflefs  his  univcrfal  throne, 
And  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod, 
He  is  our  Judge,  and  he  our  God. 


8  Then  fliall  the  nations  know- 
That  glorious  dreadful  word  ; 
jKHOVAii ! — is  thy  name  alone, 

And  thou  the  fov'rei^n  Lord. 


PSALM     LXXXIIL 

SHORT     METRE. 

A  Complaint aga'injl  Perfecutors, ' 

1  A   ND  will  the  God  of  grace 
Jr\.      Perpetual  file  nee  keep  ? 

The  God  of  j.uftlce  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  llcep  ? 

2  Behold  what  curfed  fnares 
The  men  of  mifchief  fpread  : 

The  men  that  hate  thy  faints,  and  thee, 
Lift  up  their  threat'ning  head. 

3  Againft  thy  hidden  ones 
Their  counfels  they  employ. 

And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye, 
Purfues  them  to  deftroy. 

4  The  noble  and  the  bafe 
Into  thy  paRures  leap  ; 

The  lion  and  the  flupid  afs 
Confpire  to  vex  thy  flieep. 

5  "  Come,  let  us  join,  they  cry, 

"  To  root  them  from  the  ground, 
"  'Till  not  the  name  of  faints  remain, 
"  Nor  mcm'ry  ihall  be  found. 

6  Av/ake,  almighty  God, 
And  call  thy  vvrath  to  mind  ; 

Give  them  like  foreiti  to  the  fire, 
Or  Hubble  to  the  wind. 


PSALM     LXXXIV. 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 
The  Pleafure  vf  Ptrhlic  Worjllp, 

iTTOW  pleafant,-l5cw  divinely  fair, 
Xj,  O  Lord  of  hof!.s,  thv  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  defire  my  fpirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  afiemblies  of  thy  faints. 

2My  flefii  would  refl  in  thine  abode. 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God  ; 
My  God,  my  king,  why  £[-!ould  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ."* 

SThe  fparrow- chufes  where  to  refl, 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  neft  : 
But  vail  my  God  to  fparrows  grant 
That  pleafure  v/hich  his  children  want  ? 

4Blefi:  are  the  faints  who  fet  on  high 
Around  thy  throne  of  majefly  ; 
Thy  brighteft  glories  fliine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praife  and  love. 

jBIefl  are  the  feuls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentjer  rays. 
And  feek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praife, 

6Eltft  are  the  men  whofe  hearts  are  fet 
To  find  the  Avay  to  Zion-=,  gate  ; 
God  is  their  flrength  ;  and  thro'  the  road 
They  lean  upon  theif  helpei^  God. 

7  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  ftrcngth, 
'Till  all  fliall  meet  in  heav'n  at  length  ; 
"Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worfnio  there. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

GOD  cr.d  hii  Church  ;    Or,  Grace  and  Glory, 

\f^  REAT  God,  attend  while  Z'ton  fmgs, 
V-TThejoythat  from  thy  prefencefpringa: 
To  fpend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  athoafand  davs  of  mirth, 


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a  Might  I  enjoy  the  meancft  place, 
Within  thy  Jioufe,  O  God    of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  eafc,  nor  thrones  of  pow'r 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  Kmvc  the  door 

1   God  is  our  fon,  he  makes  our  day  ; 
God  is  our  fliield,  he  guards  cur  way 
From  all  th'  aflaults  of  iiell  and  fin. 
From  foes  whhout  and  foes  within. 

4  AH  needful  grace  will  God  bcftow. 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glorv  too  ! 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  Mrithholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  fouls. 

5  O  God,  our  king,  whofe  fov'reigu  fway 
Tlic  glorious  hofts  of  htav'n  obey, 
And  dcvilsat  thy  prcfcnce  flee, 
Blcfl  is  the  man  that  trufts  in  thee. 


Faraphrajed  in 
Ver.   I 


COxMMON  METRE. 
,  4,  2,  3,  10. 

Or,    GOD 


Delight  in    ~Ordinancei  of   Worjblp 
prefcnt  in  his   Churches. 

1   1\^Y  foul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 
IVl     To  which  thy  God  rcforts  ! 
*Tis  heav'n  to  fee  his  fmiling  face, 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

a  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  fldes 
His  faving  pow'r  difplays, 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quick'ning  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heav'nly  Dove, 

Defcends  and  lills  the  place, 
While  ChriJ}  reveals  his  wond'rous  lovC: 
And  flieds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  fecrets  of  thy  will; 
And  ftill  we  feek  thy  mercies  there, 
And  fing  thy  praifes  ftill. 
r       A       u       s       E. 

5  My  heart  and  flefli  cry  out  for  thee, 

While  far  from  thine  abode  ; 
When  fliall  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  foe 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  .' 

i  The  fparrow  builds  herfelf  a  neft, 
And  iufters  no  remove  ; 
O  make  mt,  like  the  fparrows,bleft, 
To  dwtll  but  Avhere  I  love. 

7  To  fit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye. 
And  hear  thv  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 
Employ *d  in  canv4  joyj. 


LXXXIV. 

Lord,  at  thy  threfhold  I  would  w 

While  Jffus  is  within. 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  ftatc. 

Or  live  in  tents  of  fin. 
Could  I  command  the  fpacious  land, 

And  the  more  boundlefs  fca. 
For  one  blcft  hour  at  thy  right  hand 

I'll  give  them  both  away. 


kit 


PARTICULAR  METRE. 
Lording  for  the  Hovfe  cf  G0». 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleafant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  arc  ! 
To  thine  abode 
My  htii'rt  afpires. 
With  warm  dcfires. 
To  fee  my  God. 

The  fparrow  for  her  young, 
With  pleafure  feeks  a  neft, 
And  wand'ring  fwallows  lofl^ 
To  find  their  wonted  reft  ! 

My  fpirit  faints, 

With  equal  zeal. 

To  rife  and  dwell 

Among  thy  faints. 

O  happy  fouls  that  pray. 
Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ' 
O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  conftant  fervicc  there  ! 

They  praife  thee  ftill  ; 

And  happy  they 

That  love  the  v»  ay 

To  Zions  hill. 

They  go  from  ftrength  to  ftrength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
'Till  each  arrives  at  length  ; 
'Till  each  in  heav'n  appeafs^ 

O  glorious  feat, 

Wiicn  God  our  Kirg 

Sliall  thither  brin^ 

Our  willing  feet ! 


To  fpend  one  facred  day, 
Where  God  and  faints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy 
Than  thoufand  days  kefide  ; 

Where  God  reforts, 

I  love  it  more 

To  keep  the  door 

Than  ihine  in  courie. 


PSALM      LXXXV,  LXXXVI,  LXXXVII.         71 


6  God  is  our  fon  and  fliield. 
Our  light  and  our  defence  ; 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  fill'd. 
We  draw  our  bleflings  thence. 

He  fliall  beftow 
On  JacoVs  race 
Peculiar  grace 
And  glory  too. 

7  The  I^ord  his  people  loves  ; 
His  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  thofe  his  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  fouls  ; 

Thrice  happv  he, 
O  God  of  hofts, 
Whofe  fpirit  trufla 
Alone  in  thee. 


PSALM     LXXXV. 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Ver.  I 8. 

n^oiting  for  an  Atftuer  to    Prayer  :   Or    De- 
liverances begun  and  completed. 

I    T    ORD,  thou  hafl  call'd  thy  grace  to 
I  i  mind, 

Thou  haft  revers'd  our  heavy  doom ; 
So  God  forgave  when  Ifrael  finn'd, 
And  bro't  his  wand'ring  captives  home. 

%  Thou  haft  begun  to  fet  us  free, 
And  made  thy  fierceft  wrath  abate  ; 
Now  let  our  hearts  be  turn'd  to  thee, 
And  thy  faiv^ttion  be  complete. 

^.  Revive  our  dying  graces,  Lord, 
And  let  thy  faints  in  thee  rejoice  ; 
Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfil  thy  word  ; 
We  wait  for  praife  to  tune  our  voice. 

4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  fay  ; 
He'll  fpeak,  and  give  his  people  peace  ; 
But  let  them  run  no  more  aftray, 
Left  his  returning  wrath  mcreafe. 


3  Now  truth  and  honour  fhall  abound. 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  again. 

And  heav'nJy  influence  blefs  the  ground, 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign. 

4  His  righteoufnefs  is  gone  before, 
To  give  us  free  accefs  to  God  : 

Our  wand'ring  feet  fliall  ftray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  fteps  and  keep  the  road. 


PSALM     LXXXVL 

Ver.  8 13. 

COMMON  METPvE. 
A  general  Song  of  Praife  to  GOD. 

1  A  MONG  the  princes,  earthly  god«, 
-L\.  There's  none  hath  pow'r  divine  ; 
Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord, 

Nor  are  their  works  like  thine. 

2  The  nations  thou  haft  made,  fliall  bring 

Their  off 'rings  round  tliy  throne  ; 
For  thou  alone  doft  wond'rous  things, 
For  thou  art  God  alone. 

3  Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet  ; 

Teach  me  thine  heav'nly  wavs. 
And  my  poor  fcatter'd  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praife. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tongue 

Shall  thofe  fweet  wonders  tell. 
How  by  thy  grace  my  linking  foul 
Rofc  from  the  deeps  of  hell. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  9,  life. 

Salvation  ^y  CHRIST. 

iQALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh 
O  To  fouls  that  fear  and  truft  the  Lord  : 
And  grace  defcending  from  on  high, 
Frefli  hopes  of  glory  fhall  afford. 

1  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 
Since  Chiijl  the  Lord   came   down  from 

heaven  : 
By  his  obedience  fo  complete 
Jaftice  is  pleai'd,  and  peace  is  giv'n. 


PSALM     LXXXVII. 

LONG  METRE. 

The  Church  fbe  Birth-place  of  the    Saints  :    Or, 
Jews  and  Gentiles  united  in   the    Chrifian 
Church. 
i/^OD  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 
V_T  Foundations  for  his  heav'nly  praife  ; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacoi  well,' 
But  ftill  .ii  Ziofi  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  vifits  ev'ry  houfe 

That  pay  theirnight  and  morning  vows  ; 

But  makes  a  more  delightful  ftay 

Where  churches  meet  to  praiie  and  pray. 

3  What  glories  were  defcrib'd  of  old  ? 
Wliat  wonders  are  of  Zion  told  ? 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  ftiali  Tyrs  and  £gypt  know, 

4  Pgvfit  and  Tyrey  and  Greei  and  Jeiv, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  ancNv  : 
Angds  and  men  fliall  join  to  fing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  fpring. 


PSALM        LXXXIX. 


5  When  God  makes  up  liislafl:  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
**rwill  be  an  honour  to  appear 
As  one  ner/-born,  or  nourifli'd  there  ! 


PSALM 

LONG  METRE. 


LXXXIX. 

FIRST  FART. 

Or,  thi 


The    Covenant   made    iv'ith    CHRIIT 
trut  David. 

iTpOREVER  fliall  my  fong  record 
J?    The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  ft:md 
L-ike  heav'n  ellabhih'd  by  his  hand. 

a  Thus  to  his  fon  he  fware  and  faid, 

*  With  thee  my  cov'nant  firft  is  made  ; 

*  In  thee  fliall  dying  finners  live, 

"  Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

5  "  Be  thou  my  Prophet,  thou  my  Prieft 
"Thy  children  iMU  be  ever  blcft  ; 
**  Thou  art  my  chofcn  King ;  thy  throne 
«  Shall  ftand  eternal,  like  my  own. 

4  •*  There's  none  of  all  my  fons  above 
<*  So  much  my  image  or  my  love  ; 

*  Celeltial  pow'rs  thy  fubjecVs  are  ; 

**  Then  what  can  earth  to  thee  compare 

5  "  i)<i<i':</,  my  fcrvant,  ^vhom  I  chofe, 

••  To  guard  my  flock,  to  crufli  my  foes, 

*  And  rais'd  him  to  the  Jewiili  throne, 
**  Was  but  a  Aadow  of  my  Son." 

4  Now  let  the  church  rejoice  and  fing 
Jefui  her  Saviour  and  her  King  ; 
Angels  his  heav'nly  wonders  fliow, 
And  faints  declare  his  works  below. 


4  His  feed  for  ever  fliall  poffefc 

A  throne  above  tlie  fkies  ; 
The  mcaneft  fubjc<fl  of  hi*  grace 
Shall  to  that  glory  rife. 

5  Lord  God  of  hofts,  thy  wond'roui  wvj% 

Are  fung  by  faintt  above  ; 
And  faintt  on  earth  their  honoun  raifc 
To  thy  unchanging  love. 


COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

The  FalihjJncfs  of  GOV). 

•1  TV/TY  nevcr-cer.fuigfongs  fliall  fliow 
JLVx     The  m.ercies  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  make  fiiccecding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  facred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 
Shall  firm  as  heav'n  endure  ; 
And  if  he  fpcaks  a  promife  once, 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  fure. 

.}  How  long  the  race  of  x^^^O/iheld 
The  proinia'd  Jewifli.  throne  ! 
But  th(.'r'*  a  noble  cov'nant  f '. •  ■•  d 
To  JJaviaj  greater  Son. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  7,  ^c. 
Thi  Ptiver  and  Majejly  of  GOD  :    Or,    Rrtt- 

rential  Worjhlp. 
iTTTlTH  rev'rencelct  the  faints  appear 
VV       And  bow  before  the  Lord, 
Hi«  high  commands  with  rev'rcnce  hcar^ 
And  tremble  at  his  word  ! 

%  How  terrible  thy  glories  rife  ! 
How  bright  thy  beauties  fliinc  ! 
Where  is  the  pow'r  with  thee  that  Tici  ?. 
Or  truth  compar'd  with  thine  ? 

I  The  Northern  pole,  and  Southern  red 
On  tliy  fupporlJug  hand  ; 
Darknefs  and  day  from  Eaft  to  Weft 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  controul, 
Aud  rule  the  boift'rous  deep  : 
Thou  muk'ft  the  Hccping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  flecp. 

J  Keav'n,  earth,  and  air,  and  fca  are  thine, 
And  the  dark  world  of  hell  ; 
How  did  thine  arm  in  vengeance  fliinc, 
V/hen  Egypt  durfl  rebel  ! 

6  juftice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne. 
Yet  wond'rous  is  thy  grace ; 
While  truth3|;<l  mercy  join'c!  in  one, 
hivitc  vJKp^r  thy  face. 

COMMON  IJiIETRE.      THIRD  PART 

■   Ver.  15,  isf^ 

A  ILfcd  Gofpd. 

iT>LEST  are  the  fouls  that  hear  &  know 
J3     The  gofpel's  joyful  found  ; 
Peace  flijll  attend  the  paths  tlicy  go. 
And  light  their  fleps  furround. 

a  Their  joy  flip.H  bear  their  fpirits  up 
Through  their  Redeemer's  namt  j  • 
H's'  righteoufnefs  CTalfs  their  hope, 
Nor  Saian  dares  fi^ridcmn. 


PSALM 


LXXXIX. 


73 


3  The  Lord  our  glory,  and  defence. 

Strength  and  falvation  gives  : 
Ifraely  thy  King  for  ever  reigns, 
Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 

COMMON  METRE.     FOURTH  PART. 

Ver.  J  9,  b'f. 

Christ's  Mediatorial  Kingdom  :    Or,  His  di- 
vine and  human  Nature. 

I   T  TEAR  what  the  Lord  in  vifion  faid, 
JLjl  And  made  his  mercy  known  : 
•*  Sinners,  behold,  your  help  is  laid 
"  On  ray  almighty  Son." 

1  Behold  the  man  niy  wifdom  chofe 
Among  your  mortal  race  ; 
His  head  my  holy  oil  o'eri^ows. 
The  Spirit  of  nly  grace. 
'3  High  ihall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 
My  people's  better  King ; 
My  arm  fliall  beat  his  rivals  do"\vn, 
And  Aill  new  fubjeiils  bring. 

4  My  truth  Ihall  guard  him  in  his  way, 

With  mercy  by  his  fide, 
While  in  my  name  o'er  earth  ai:d  fca 
He  lliall  in  triuninh  ride. 

5  Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God 

He  iliall  for  ever  own. 
Call  me  his  rock,  his  hi;^h  abode. 
And  I'll  fupport  my  Son. 

6  My  urft  born  Son,  array *d  in  grace, 

At  my  right  hand  Jliail  fit  ; 
Beneath  him  angels  know  their  pla<:c, 
And  monarchs  at  his  feet. 

7  My  cov'nant  ftands  for  ever  faft. 

My  promifes  are  fbrong  ; 
Firm' as  the  heav'ns  hrs  throne  fliall  laft, 
His  feed  endure  as  long. 


My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke. 
But  keep  my  grace  in  mind  ; 

And  what  eternal  love  hath  fpoke, 
Eternal  truth  fhall  bind. 

4  Once  have  I  fworn  (I  need  no  more) 
And  pledg'd  my  hohnefs, 
To  feal  the  facred  promife  furc 
To  David  and  his  race. 

The  fun  fliall  fee  his  offtpring  rife 
And  fpread  from  fea  to  fea. 

Long  as  he  travels  round  the  ikies 
To  give  the  nations  day. 

Sure  as  the  moon  that  rules  the  night 
His  kingdom  fiiall  endure, 

'Till  the  iix'd  laws  of  Ihade  and  light 
Shall  be  obferv'd  no  more. 


COMMON  METRE. 
Ver.  to, 


FIFTH  PART. 
ISfc. 

Or,  A/' 


TfjJ  Covenant  of  Grace  unchangeabU 
Jiiciio'n  -diihout  RiijcBion, 

I  "VTET  (faith  the  Lord)  if  David's  race 
i     The  children  of  my  Son, 
Should  break  my  laws  abufe  my  grace, 
And  tempt  mine  anger  down  ; 

a  Their  fins  I'll  vifit  with  the  rod. 
And  make  their  folly  fmart  ; 
But  I'll  not  ccafe  to  be  their  God, 
Nor  from  i::iy  truth  depart. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 
Ver.  47,  {s'c 

Mortality  and  Hope. 

A  Funeral  Pfalni. 

1  T)  EMEMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  ftate 
jlX.How  frail  cur  life, how  lliort  the  date ! 

Where  is  the  man  that  draws  hisbretith 
Safe  from  difeafe,  fecure  from  death  ? 

2  Lord,  v/hile  we  fee  whole  nations  die. 
Our  fitfli  and  fenfe  repine  and  cry, 

"  Mull  death  forever  rage  and  reign  ? 
"  Or  haft  thou  made  mankind  in  vain  ? 


iiife  to  thejufi:  ? 
its  turn'd  to  duft  ?' 


3  -"  Where  is  th 
"  Arc  not  thylerva: 
But  faith  forbids  thefe  mournful  iighs, 
And  feci  the  ijcepiag  dull:  arife. 

4  That  glorious  hcur,  that  dreadful  day. 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  faints  away. 
And  clears  the  honour  of  thy  word  ; 
^Uvake  our  fouls  and  bltfs  the  Lord. 

PARTICULAR  I^.ILTRE. 

Ver.  47,  tirV. 

L':fey  Dc'atl,  and  the  Refurrcaion. 

lT~''HlNK,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man; 
X  How  few  his  hours,  iiow  fliort  hisi'paii 
Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave. 
Who  can  fccurc  his  vital  breath 
Agaiiift  the  bold  demands  cf  death, 

W^ith  fkill  to  fiy,  or  pow'r  to  fave  .'' 
a  Lord,  fliall  it  be  for  ever  faid, 
"  The  race  of  man  was  only  made 
For  iickoids,  fs^rrow,  and  th-_-  dud  !" 


74 


PSALM 


XC. 


Arc  not  thy  fcrrants  day  by  day 
Sent  to  tneir  graves  and  turn'd  to  clay  ? 
Lord,  Where's  thy  kindnefs  to  the  juft 

^Hafl:  thou  not  promis'd  to  thy  Son 
And  all  his  feed  a  heav'nly  crown  ? 

But  flcfli  and  fenfe  indulge  defpair ; 
For  ever  blefled  be  the  Lord, 
That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 
And  find  a  rcfurrc<5lion  there. 

4For  ever  blcfled  be  the  Lord, 
Who  gives  his  faints  a  long  reward. 

For  all  their  toil,  reproach,  and  pain  ; 
Let  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Join  to  proclaim  thy  wond'rous  love, 

And  each  repeat  their  loud  Amen. 


PSALM     XC. 

LONG     METRE. 

Alun  mortal^  and  GOD  eternal. 
A  772curnfiil  Sor.y  at  a  Funeral. 

I'T^HROUGH  ev'ry  age,  eternal  God, 

X     Thou  art  our  reft,  our  fafc  abode  ; 
High  vv  as  tliY  throne  e'er  heav'u  was  made 
Or  eardi  thy  humble  footftool  laid. 

rl.onc;  ^-'dft  thou  rei.cn'd  c're  lime  began. 
Or  duft  wa^  fr.fhlon'd  to  a  man  ; 
And  long  thv  kin;^^dcm  lliall  endure 
When  earth  and  time  fliall  be  no  more. 

3Br.t  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die. 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity  ; 
Thy  dreadful  fentence,  Lord,  was  juft, — 
*'  Return,  ye  fmners,  to  your  duft." 

i;[A  th.oufand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account, 
I>ikt  ycftci day's  dq-jartcd  light, 
Or  the  laft  watch  of  ending  night.] 


••Death,  like  an  ovcr/ldwing  ftrcam, 
.Sweeps  U5  av.riy  ;  our  life's  a  dream  ; 
An  empty  tale  ;  a  morniiig  flow'r. 
Cut  down  and  withcr'd  in  an  hour. 

6  Our  a-^c  to  fevcnty  years  is  fet  ; 
J  lov/  Ibort  the  term  !  how  frail  the  ftate  ! 
And  if  to  cigl'.ty  we  arrive, 
We  rather  figh  and  groan,  than  live. 

Tut  O  !  l-n\v  oft  thy  wrcith  appears, 
j^lad  cv'ls  c^"  <jur  cxpeAcd  years  ! 


Thy  wrath  awake?  our  humble  dread  ; 
Wc  fear  the  pow'r  that  ftrikes  us  dead.] 

STeach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man  ; 
Arid  kindly  lengthen  out  our  fpan, 
'Till  a  wife  care  of  piety 
Fit  us  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 
Ver.  I .5. 

Man  frail,  and  GOD  eternal. 

^  f~\^^  ^o*^'  our  help  in  ages  paft, 
Vy      Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  fliclter  from  the  ftormy  blaft, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

2  Under  the  fliadow  of  thy  throne, 

Thy  faints  have  dwelt  fecure, 
Sufiicient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  fure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  ftood, 

Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame, 
From  everJafting  thou  art  God, 
To  endlefs  years  the  fame. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flefli  to  duft, 

"  Return,  ye  fens  of  men  ;" 
All  nations  rofe  from  earth  at  firft, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thoufand  ages  in  thy  fight 

Are  like  an  ev'ning  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  riiing  fun. 

6  [The  bufy  tribes  of  flcft)  and  blood. 

With  all  their  lives  and  cares, 
Are  carry 'd  downwards  by  the  flood, 
And  loft  in  foirwing*  years. 

7  Time,  like  '-m  tvcr-rolling  ftrcam, 

Bears  all  its  fous  away  ; 
'J'hey  fly,  forgotten  as  a  dream 
Lies  at  the  op'uiiig  d.xy. 

?.  Like  flow'ry  fields  the  nations  ftand, 
Pl(  as'd  with  the  morning  light : 
The  ftow'rs  beneath  the  mower's  liand, 
Lie  with'ring  e'er  'tis  r'ghl.J 

9  Our  God,  our  htlp  in  ?gcs  paft, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  laft, 
And  our  eternal  home. 


PSALM 


XCI. 


7S 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  8,  II,  9,  lo,  12. 

Inf.rmities  and  Mortality  the  Effdl  sf  Si::  ;  cri 
Z//>,  old  Agf,  and  Preparation  for  Death. 

I   T    ORD,  if  thine  eyes  firrvey  our  faults, 
JLi     And  juftice  grows  feverc, 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts, 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 

Z  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  duft  : 
By  one  offence  to  thee 
Adam,  with  all  his  fons,  have  loll 
Their  immortality. 

3  Life  like  a  vain  aniufement  flics, 

A.  fable  or  a  fong  ; 
By  fwift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 
Nor  can  our  joys  be  long. 

4  'Tis  but  a  few  whofe  days  amount 

To  three  fcore  years  and  ten  ; 
And  all  beyond  that  lliort  account 
Is  forrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

5  [Our  vitals  with  laborious  (Irife 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load. 
And  drag  thofe  poor  remains  of  life 
Along  the  tirefome  road.] 

6  Almighty  God,  reveal  thy  leve, 

And  not  thy  wrath  alone  ; 

O  letosr  fwcet  experience  prove 

The  mercies  of  thy  throne.' 

7  Our  fouls  would  learn  the  heav'niy  art 

T'  Improve  tlie  hours  v/e  have, 
That  we  may  act  the  wifer  part, 
And  live  beyond  the  grave. 


4  Then  fhall  we  fliine  before  thy  throne 
In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord  ; 
And  the  poor  fervice  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

SHORT     METRE. 

Ver.  5,  10,  12. 
The  Frailty  and  Shortnefs  of  Life. 

1  T    ORD  what  a  feeble  piece 
-L^   Is  this  our  mortal  frame  ? 

Our  life  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 

That  fcarce  deferves  the  name! 

2  Alas  !  'twas  brittle  clay 
That  built  our  bodies  firfl: ! 

And  ev'ry  month  and  ev'ry  day 
'Tis  mould'ring  back  to  dull. 

3  Our  moments  ily  apace. 
Nor  will  our  minutes  ftay  ; 

Juft  like  a  Hood  our  halfly  days 
Are  fweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  days  mu  ft  R\\ 
We'll  keep  their  end  in  fight ; 

We'll  fpend  them  all  in  wifdom's  way,* 
And  let  them  fpecd  their  flight. 

5  They'll  waft  us  fooner  o'er 
This  Ufe's  tempeftuous  fea  : 

Soon  we  fliall  reach  the  peaceful  fliore 
Of  blefi:  eternity. 


COMMON  METRE.    THIRD  PART. 
Ver.  13,  &c. 

Breathing  after  Heaven. 

I  TJ  ETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return  ; 
Xx.  Earth  is  a  tirefome  place  ; 
How  long  ihail  we  thy  children  mourn 
J  Our  abience  from  thy  face  ? 

%  %  Let  heav'n  fucceed  our  painful  years, 
^  Let  iin  and  forrow  ceafe  ; 

And  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 
So  make  our  joys  increafe. 

J  Thy  wonders  to  thy  fervants  fliow, 
Make  thy  own  work  complete  ; 
Then  fliall  our  fouls  thy  glery  know, 
And  ©wn  thy  love  was  great. 


PSALM     XCL 

LONG     METRE. 

Ver.  I 7. 

Safety  in  public  Difesfes  and  Dangers. 

iTTE  that  hath^nade  his  refuge  God, 
-LX  Shall  find  a  moft  fecure  abode  ; 
bhali  walk  all  day  beneath  his  ihade. 
And  there  at  night  fhall  reft  his  head. 

zThen  will  I  fay,  "  My  God,  thy  powV 
"  Shall  be  my  fortrels  and  my  tow'r  ; 
"  I  that  am  form'd  of  feeble  duft 
"  Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  truft." 

3Thrice  happy  man  !  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's^fnare, 
Satan  the  fowler,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  fouls  a  thoufand  ways. 

4juft  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood, 
(From  birds  of  prey  that  feek  their  blood,) 
Under  her  feathers,  fo  the  Lord 

Makes  his  own  arm  his  people's  guard. 


76 


PSALM 


XCII. 


5lf  l)urnln;;bffnm<5  of  noon  confpirc 
To  dart  a  peftilential  fire,  . 
Cod  is  their  life,  his  winpfs  arc  fprcad 
To  fliield  them  with  a  healthful  fhadc. 

f  Tf  vapours  with  malignant  breath 
Rife  thick  and  fcatter  midnight  death, 
Jfra!l  is  fafe  :   The  poifon'd  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Jf>a;Vi  God  be  there. 


r'vVhat  though  athoufandat  thv  fide. 
At  thy  ri;7ht  hand  ten  thoufand  dy'd, 
Thy  Cod  his  chofen  people  favt-s, 
Amon':;{l  the  dead,  amidft  the  graves. 

PSo  Avhtn  he  fent  his  nngel  down 
To  mnke  his  wrath  in  Ej;'jpt  known. 
And  flew  their  fons,  his  careful  eye 
Pad  all  the  doors  of  '^acob  by. 

9Ejt  if  the  fire,  or  plarue,  or  fword. 
Receive  comnv Hum  from  the  Lord, 
Toftrike  fcis  faints  among  the  reft, 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  bleft. 

loThe  fword,  the  peftilcnce  or  fire, 
.•^hall  b'.it  fulfil  their  beft  dtfirc  ; 
IVom  fi'.is  and  forrovrs  fct  them  free, 
And  bring  thy  children.  Lord,  to  thee. 

COM  r,I  ON     METRE. 

Vcr.  9 1 6. 

P rote nion  from  Death,  Guan^  of  Argelsy    Vic- 
tory and  Deliverance. 

:'\7'E  fons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 

X       Expos'd  to  ev'ryfnare, 
Comc,makethe  Lord  yourdwellingplace 
And  try,  and  truft  his  care. 
0.  No  ill  fliall  enter  where  you  dwell ; 
Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh. 
And  fweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raife  his  faints  on  high. 

He'll  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 
Your  feet  in  all  their  ways  : 

To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  deep. 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

4  Their  hands  Hiall  bear  you,  left  you  fall 
And  daih  againft  the  ftones  ; 
Ar?'  tiiey  not  fervants  at  his  c.ill, 
And  fent  t'  attend  his  fons  ? 
J  Adders  and  lions  ye  fhall  tread; 
The  tempter's  wiles  defeat  ; 
He  that  hath  broke  the  fcrpent's  head 
Puts  them  beneath  vour  feet. 


6  "  Ecraufe  on  mc  they  fet  their  love, 

'"  III  favc  them  (faith  the  Lord) 

"  I'll  bear  their  joyful  fouls  above 

"  Deftrucflion,  and  the  fword. 

"  My  grace  fliall  anfwer  when  they  call . 

"  In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh  ; 
"  My  pow'r  fl\all  help  them  when  they 

"  And  raife  them  when  they  die.  [fall^ 

8  "  Tliofe  that  on  earth  my  name   have 
I'll  honour  them  in  heav'n  -.       [known. 
*'  There  my  fdvation  fliall  be  fliown, 
"  And  cndlefs  life  be  giv'n." 


•P  S  A  L  M     XCII. 

LONG  MEIRE.     FIRST  PART. 

A  Pf.lrn  for  the  1  ORd's  Day. 

I  Q  \VEf:T  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
OTo  praifc  thy  name,  give  thanks  &fing> 
To  flicw  thy  love  by  morning  light, ' 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

iSwect  is  the  day  of  facred  reft. 
No  mortal  cares  fliall  feize  my  breaft  : 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  Daiiifs  harp  of  loiemn  found  ! 

3My  heart  fliall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  blcfs  his  works,  and  blefs  his  word  ;, 
Thy  works  oFgrace  how  bright  they  fliine! 
How  deep  thy  counfels !  how  divine  ! 

4F00IS  never  raife  their  thoughts  fo  high  ; 
Like  brutes  thev  live,  like  b'-utebthey  die, 
I-ike  grafs  they  flourifli,  'til!  thy  breath 
Elaft  them  in  everlafting  death. 

jEut  I  fl'.all  fiiare  a  glorious  part. 
When  grace  hath  well  rcfin'd  my  heart. 
And  frcfli  fupplies  of  joy  are  flitd. 
Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 

oSin  (my  Avorft  enemy  before) 
Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more  ; 
My  iaAvard  foes  fliall  all  be  flnin, 
Nor  fatan  break  my  peace  again. 

jThen  fliall  I  fee,  and  hear,  and  know. 
All  I  dcfir'd  or  wifli'd  below  ; 
And  cv'ry  pow'r  find  fweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy, 

LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

"The  CLur<h  is  the  Garden  of  GOD. 

I    T    ORD,  'tis  a  pleafant  thing  to  ftand 
JLj   In  gardens  planted  by  thine  hand; 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  feen 
Like  a  young  Cedar,  frefli  and  green. 


PSALM 

2  There  grow  thy  faints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blelt  with  thine  influence  from  above  ; 

Not  Lebanon  Avith  all  its  trees 
Yields  fuch  a  comely  fight  as  thefe. 

.3  The  plants  of  grace  fhall  ever  live  ; 
(Nature  decays  but  grace  muft  thrive) 
Time  that  doth  all  things  elfe  impair 
Still  makes  them  flourilh  ftrong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  fliew        j 
The  Lord  is  holy,  juft  and  true  :  ! 

None  that  attend  his  gates  fhall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

PSALM     XCIII. 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

The  eternal  and  fovere'ign  GOD, 

I    JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  he  dwells  in  light ; 
3    Girded  with  majefty  and  might  : 
The  world  created  by  his  hands 
Still  on  its  firfl  foundation  ftands. 

1  But  ere  this  fpacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  firft  foundations  laid, 
Thy  throne  eternal  ages  flood, 
Thyfelf  the  ever-living  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rife, 
And  aim  their  rage  againft  the  fkies  ; 
Vain  floods  that  aim  their  rage  fo  high  ! 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  For  ever  fliall  thy  throne  endure  ; 
Thy  promife  fiands  for  ever  fure  ; 
And  everlafting  holinefs 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 


XCIII,  XCIV. 


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3  Yc  tempefls  rage  no  more  ;  yc  floods  b« 
ftill; 

And  the  mad  world  obedient  to  Itts  will ; 

Built  on  his  truth,  his  church  muft  ever 
fland; 

Firm  are  his  promifes  and  flronghis  hand : 

See  his  own  Ions,  when  they  appear  be- 
fore him,  [dore  him. 

Bow  at  his  foot-ftool,  and  with  fear  a- 


PARTICULAR  METRE.  FIRST  PART. 
I   npHE  Lord  of  glory  reigns  ;  he  reigns 
JL  on  high, 

His  robes  of  flate  are  flirength  &  majefly 
This  wide  creation  rofe  at  his  command, 
Built  by  his  word,  and  'ftablifli'd  by  his 
hand  :  [tion, 

Long  ftood  his  throne  ere  he  began  crea- 
And  his  own  Godhead  is  the  firm  foun- 
dation. 

a  God  is  th'  eternal  King  :  thy  foes  in  vain 

Raife  their    rebellion   to  confound  thy 

reign  :  [rife, 

In  vain  the  ftorms,  in  vain  the  floods  a- 

And.rcar,  and   tofs  their  waves  againil 

the  ikies.;  [commotion, 

Foaming  at  heav'n  they  ragfe   with  wild 

But  heav'n's  high  arches  fcora  the  fv.-el- 

llng  ocean,'  ' 

G  a 


PARTICULAR  METRE.     SEC.  PART 

I   npHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
X.       And  royal  flate  maintains, 
His  head  with  awful  glories  crown'd  i 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light, 
Begirt  with  fov'reign  might, 
And  rays  of  majefly  around. 

a  Upheld  by  thy  commands. 

The  world  fecurtly  ftands, 
And  fkies  and  flars  obey  thy  word  : 

Thy  throne  was  fix'd  on  high 

Before  the  flarry  fky  : 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord. 

3  In  vain  the  noify  crowd. 
Like  billows  fierce  and  loud, 

Againfl  thine  empire  rage  and  rear  ; 

In  vain  with  angry  fpite 

The  furly  nations  fight, 
And  dafhlike  waves  againfl  the  fliore. 

4  Let  floods  and  nations  rage, 
And  all  their  pow'rs  engage, 

Let  fwelling  tides  a.'lault  the  iky  ; 
The  terrours  of  thy  frown 
Shall  beat  their  madnefs  down  ; 

Thy  throne  for  ever  fiands  on  high. 

5  Thy  promifes  are  true. 
Thy  grace  is  ever  new  : 

There  fix'd  thy  church  fliall  ne'er  remove  ; 

Thy  faints  with  holy  fear 

Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
And  fmg  thine  everlafting  love. 

Repeat  the  four iB  f.a7iza,  if  neceffary. 


PSALM     XCIV. 

COMMON  METRE.    FIRST  PART. 

Ver.  I,  2,  7 14. 

Saints  chafifed,  and  Sinners  dfirojed  :    Or,  /«- 
fruSiive  AJfiaions. 

I   f~>^  GOD  !  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 

\_}  Proclaim  thy  wrath  aloud  ; 
Let  fov'reign  pow'r  redrcfs  our    wron^-j 
Let  juflice  finite  the  proud. 


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PSALM       XCV. 


ft  They  fay,*'The  Lord  nor  fees  nor  hears; 
When  will  the  fools  be  wile  ? 
Can  he  be  deaf,  who  formd  their  ears  ? 
Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes  ? 

3  He  knows  their  impious  tho'ts  are  vain, 

And  tliey  fliall  feel  his  pow'r  ;    [pain, 
His  wrath  ihall  pierce  their  fouls  with 
In  fome  furprizing  hour. 

4  But  if  thy  faints  deferve  rebuke, 

Thou  haft  a  gentler  rod  ; 
Thy  providences  and  thy  book 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God. 

5  BIcft  is  the  man  thy  hands  chaftife, 

And  to  his  duty  draw  : 
Thy  fcourges  make  tliy  children  wife, 
When  they  forget  thy  law. 

$  But  God  will  ne'er  caft  off  his  faints, 
Nor  his  own  promife  break  ; 
He  pardons  his  mheritance 
For  their  Redeemer's  fake. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  i6 23. 

•OD  our    Support  and   Comfort :    Or.,  Deliver- 
ance from  Temptation  and  Perfecution. 

?  ^TT'^^  ^^^  *"^'^  ^^*^  plead  my  right, 
VV       Againft  my  num'rous  foes  ; 
"While  earth  and  hell  their  force  unite, 
And  all  my  hopes  oppofc. 

a  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 
Suftain'd  my  fainting  head, 
My  life  had  now  in  filcnce  dwelt. 
My  foul  araongft  the  dead. 

3  "  Alas, my  Aiding  feet !"  I  cry'd, 

Thy  promife  was  my  prop  ; 
Thy  grace  ftood  conftant  by  my  fide, 
Thy  fpirit  bore  me  up. 

4  When  multitudes  of  mournful  thoughts 

Within  my  bofom  roll. 
Thy  boundlefs  love  forgives  my  faults, 
Thy  comforts  cheer  my  foul. 

j;  Pow'rs  of  iniquity  may  rife, 
And  frame  pernicious  laws  : 
But  God  my  refuge  rules  the  fkies, 
He  w''il  defend  my  caufe. 

4  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud ; 
Let  bold  blafphemers  feoff; 
The  Lord  our  God  (hall  judge  the  proud, 
Aiid  cut  the  iinners  off. 


PSALM     XCV. 

COMMON     METRE. 

A  Pfalm  before  Prayer. 

I   QING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
O  And  in  his  ftrength  rejoice  ; 
When  his  falvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

%  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  fight, 
And  pfalms  of  honour  fiag  ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundlefs  might, 
T/.e  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know, 

How  mean  their  natures  feem, 

Thofcgods  on  high,  and  gods  below, 

When  once  compar'd  with  him. 

4  Earth  with  its  caverns  dark  and  deep. 

Lies  in  his  fpacious  hand  ; 
He  fix'd  the  feas  what  bounds  to  keep, 
And  where  the  hills  muft  ftand. 

5  Come  and  with  humble  fouls  adore, 
Come  kneel  before  his  face  ; 

0  may  the  creatures  of  his  pow'r 
Be  children  of  his  grace. 

6  Now  is  the  time  he  bends  his  ear, 
And  waits  for  your  requeft  ; 

Come,  left  he  roufe  his  wrath,  and  fwear 
"  Ye  iliall  not  fee  my  reft." 

SHORT     METRE. 

A  Pfalm  before  Sermon. 

1  /^  OME,  found  his  praife  abroad, 
VJ     And  hymns  of  glory  fing  ; 

Jehovah  is  the  fov'rcign  God, 

The  univerfal  King, 
a  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown  ; 

He  gave  the  feas  their  bound  ; 
The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 

And  all  the  folid  ground. 

3  Come,  worfliip  at  his  throne, 
Come  bow  before  the  L  ord ; 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own, 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  Today  attend  his  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 

Come  like  the  people  of  his  choice 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refufe 
The  language  of  his  grace, 

■  Arid  hearts  grow  hard,  like  ftubboru  Ji'ufj 
I         That  unbelieving  race  ! 


PSALM 

6  The  Lord  in  vengeance  ^left, 
Will  lift  his  hand  and  fwear, 

You  that  defpife  my  promis'd  reft, 
Shall  have  no  portion  there." 


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R  E. 


LONG     MET 

Ver.  I,  2,  3,  6 II. 

Canaan  lojl  through  Unbdief :    Or,  a  IVarning  S 

to  delaying  Sinners. 
I/^OME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raife 
V^  A  facred  fong  of  folemn  praife  : 
God  is  a  fov'reign  King  ;  rehearfe 
His  honours  in  exalted  verfe. 

2  Come,  let  our  fouls  addrefs  the  Lord, 
Who  fram'd  our  natures  with  his  word 
He  is  our  fhepherd  !  we  the  flieep, 
His  mercy  chufe,  his  paftures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day. 
The  counfels  of  his  love  obey  ; 
Nor  let  our  harden'd  hearts  renew 
The  fins  and  plagues  that  Ifrael  knew. 

4  Ifrael,  that  faw  his  works  of  grace. 
Yet  tempt  their  Maker  to  his  face  ; 
A  faithlefs  unbelieving  brood, 
That  tir'd  the  patience  of  their  God. 


5  Thu  s  faith  the  Lord, "  ho  w  f  alfe  they  prove 
"  Forget  my  pow'r,  abufe  my  love  ; 

"  Since  they  defpife  my  reft,  I  fwear 
•'  Their  feet  fliall  never  enter  there." 

6  FLook  back,  my  foul,  with  holy  dread, 
And  view  thofe  ancient  rebels  dead  ; 
Attend  the  ofFer'd  grace  to  day. 

Nor  lofe  the  bleffing  by  delay. 

7  Seize  the  kind  promifc  while  it  waits. 
And  march  to  Zions  heav'nly  gates  ; 
Believe,  and  take  the  promis'd  reft  ; 
Obey  and  be  forever  bleft.] 


PSALM    XCVL 

COMMON  METRE. 

Ver.  I,  lo,  isfc. 

Christ's  Firji  and  Second  Coming. 

SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  diftant  lands. 
Ye  tribes  of  evr'y  tongue  ; 
His  new  difcover'd  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  ^ong. 

Say  to  the  nations,  Jefus  reigns, 
God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 

Kis  pow'r  the  finking  world  fuftains, 
And  grace  furrounds  his  throne. 

Let  hcav'n  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 
Joy  through  the  earth  be  feen  ; 


XCVI,  XCVII. 

Let  cities  fliine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  Let  an  unufual  joy  furprife 
The  ifljinds  of  the  fea; 
Ye  mountains  link,  ye  vallics  rife. 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

Behold  he  comes,  he  comes  to  blefs 

The  nations  as  their  God  ; 
To  fliew  the  world  his  ri^hteoufnefs, 

And  fend  his  truth  abroad. 

But  when  his  voice  fhall  raife  the  dead? 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near. 
How  will  the  guilty  nations  dread, 
To  fee  their  Judge  appear. 

PARTICULAR  METRE. 

The  GOD  tf  the  Gentiles. 
T    ET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raife. 


-L<  To  fing  the  choiceft  pfalm  of  praife, 

To  fing  and  blefs  Jehovah's  name  ; 
His  glory  let  the  heathens  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  fliow. 
And  all  his  faving  works  proclaim. 

2  The  heathens  know  thy  glory.  Lord  ; 
The  wond'ring  nations  read  thy   word  ; 

Among  us  is  Jehovah  known  ; 
Our  worfliip  fhall  no  more  be  paid 
Togods  which  mortal  hands  have  madci 

Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 

3  He  fram'd  the  globe,  he  built  the  fky. 
He  made  the  fhining  worlds  on  high. 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there ; 
His  beams  are  majefty  and  light ; 
His  beauties,  how  divinely  bright ! 

His  temple,  how  divinely  fair  I 

4  Come,  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour. 
When  earth  fliall  feel  his  faving  pow'r. 

And  barb'rous  nations  fear  his  name  ; 
Then  fliall  the  race  of  men  confefs 
The  beauty  of  his  holinefs, 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 


PSALM     XCVIL 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Ver.  I 5. 

CHRIST  reigning  in  Heaven  and  coming  to  Judg' 
ment. 
i  reigns,  the  Lord  the  Saviour  reigQj, 
Praife  him  in  evangelick  ftraius  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  fongs  rejoice, 
And  diftant  iflands  join  their  voice. 


■H 


So 


PSALM        XCVIIL 


1 


a  Deep  are  his  counfcls  and  unknown; 
/But  grace  and  truth  fupport  his  throne  : 

Tho'  gloomy  clouds  his  way  furround, 

Juftice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo,  he  comes ! 
Shakes   the   wide  earth  and  cleaves  the 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire,  [tombs, 
The  mountains  melt,  the  feas  retire. 

4  His  enemies,  with  foredifmay, 

Fly  from  the  fight  and  fhun  the  day  ; 
Then  lift  your  head?,  ye  faints,  on  high, 
And  fing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  6 9. 

■    CHRJSt's  Incarnation. 

i'TpHE  Lord  is  come,  the  heaven's  pro- 

X  claim 

His  birth  ;  the  nations  leatn  his  name ; 
An  unknown  flar  direcfls  the  road 
Of  Eaftcrn  fages  to  their  God. 

2  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the  ikies. 
Go,  Avorfhip  where  the  Saviour  lies  ; 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Thofe  Gods  on  high  and  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 

And  their  own  worfliippers  confound  ; 
But  Judah  fllOUt,  but  Sicn  Sing, 

And  earth  confefsher  fov'reicjn  king. 


LONG  METRE.     THIRD  PART. 
Grace  and  Glory. 

V  I  T-IE  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  h'gh, 

X  O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  Iky  : 
Tho'  clouds  and  darknefs  veil  his  feet, 
His  dwelling  is  the  mercy- feat. 

2  O  ye  that  love  his  holy  name. 
Hate  ev'ry  work  of  fin  and  fluune  ; 
He  guards  the  fouls  of  all  his  friends. 
And  from  the  fnares  of  hell  defends. 

3  Immortal  light  and  joys  unknown. 
Are  for  the  faints  in  darknefs  fown  ; 
Thofe  glorious  feeds  fliall  fpring  and  rife 
And  the  bright  harvcft  blcfs  our  eyes. 

4  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
The  facred  honors  of  the  Lord  ; 
None  but  the  foui  that  feels  his  grace 
CV.n  triumph  in  his  holinefs. 


COMMON     METRE. 

Ver.  I,  3,  5, 7,11. 

Christ's  Incarnation^  and  the  laji  yudgment. 

1  'VTEifiands  of  the  Northern  fea, 

X       Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 

His  word  like  lire  prepares  his  way, 

And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 

2  His  prefence  finks  the  proudeft  hills. 

And  makes  the  vallies  rife  ; 
The  humble  foul  enjoys  his  fmilee, 
The  haughty  linner  dies. 

3  The  heav'ns  his  rightful  pow'r  proclaim ; 

The  idol  gcds  around 
Fill  their  own  worfliippers  with  fliame, 
And  totter  to  the  ground. 

4  Adoring  angels  at  his  birth 

Make  the  Redeemer  known  ; 
Thus  Ihall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth 
And  angels  guard  his  throne. 

5  His  foes  lliall  tremble  at  his  fight, 

And  hills  and  feas  retire  ; 
His  children  take  their  unknown  flight,   f 
And  leave  the  world  on  fire. 

6  The  feeds  of  joy  and  glory  fown 

For  faints  in  darknefs  here. 
Shall  rife  and  fpring  in  worlds  unknown. 
And  a  rich  harvcft  bear. 


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PSALM     XCVIIL 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 
Praifi  for  the  Gcfpd. 

I   nr'O  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 
X       New  honors  be  addrcft  ; 
His  great  falvation  flnnes  abroad 
And  makes  the  nations  bkft. 

Z   He  fpakc  the  word  to  Ahral/m  firfl. 
His  truth  fulfils  his  grace  ; 
The  Cr:iti!es  make  his  name  their  truft, 
And  learn  his  righttoufntfs. 
3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 
With  all  her  different  tongues  ; 
And  fpread  the  honours  of  his  name 
In  melody  and  longs. 

COMMON  MRTRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Toe  Messiah's  ccming  and  Kinrdom. 
1    TOY  to  the  world  :  the  Lord  is  ccme 
J      Let  earth  receive  her  King  :  ; 

Let  every  heart  prepare  hi::i  room, 
And  heav'n  aad  nature  hng. 


PSALM 


XCIX,  G. 


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*  Joy  to  the  earth  ;  the  Saviour  reigns ; 
I.ct  men  their  fongs  employ  :  [plains, 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and 
Repeat  the  founding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  fins  and  forrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infeft  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blefiing?  flow 
Far  as  the  curfe  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  rig'.iteoufnefj, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 


P  S  A  L  M     XCIX. 

SHORT  METRE.     FIF.ST  PART. 

Christ's  Kingdom  and  M-!J<-py. 

1  '  I  'HK  God  jehovj\h  reigns, 

X     Let  all  the  nations  feur  : 

Let  finners  trcmhle  at  his  throne. 

And  faints  be  humble  there. 

2  Jefus  .the  Saviour  reigns  ! 
Let  earth  adore  Its  Lord ; 

Eright  cherubs  his  attendants  ftand, 
Swift  to  fulii!  his  word. 

3  In  Zion  is  his  throne, 
His  honors  are  divine  : 

His  church  fliall  make  his  wonders  known, 
For  there  his  glories  fliine. 

4  How  holy  is  his  name  ! 
How  terrible  his  praife  ! 

Juftice  and  truth,  and  jud canent  join 
In  all  his  works  of  grace. 


SHORT  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

A  holy  GOD  luorjhipped  iLiith  Reverence. 

i   "pXALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
-Li     And  worfliip  at  his  feet ; 

His  nature  is  all  holinefs, 
And  mercy  is  bis  feat. 

2  When  Ifrael  was  his  church, 
When  Aaron  wa-s  his  prieft, 

When  M-fes  cry'd,  when  Samuel  pray'd 
He  gave  his  people  reft. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  fins. 
Nor  would  deftrcy  their  race  : 

And  oft  he  made  W\6  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whofe  grace  is  flill  the  fame  ; 
Still  he's  a  God  of  holinefs, 
Aud  jealous  for  his  name. 


PSALM     C. 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  FART. 

A  Plain  Tranjiatian, 

Praife  to  our  Creator. 

iXT'E  nations  of  the  earth,  rejoice 

X  Before  the  I>ord  your  fov'reign  Kln^, 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice, 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  fing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God  ;  'tis  be  alone 
Doth  life  and  breath  and  being  give  ; 
We  ar£  his  work,  and  not  our  own  ; 
The  flieep  that  on  his  paftures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  withTongs  of  joy, 
With  praifes  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ, 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good  ;  the  Lord  is  kind  ; 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  m.ercy  fure  : 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  fhail  find 
His  truth  from  a<Te  to  age  endure. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART; 
A  Paraphrafe. 

1  QING  to  the  Lord  with  joyful  voice ; 
O  Let  ev'ry  land  his  name  adore  ; 
The  Northern  iflcs  fhall  fend  the  noifc 
Acrofs  the  ocean  to  the  {hore. 

2  Nations  attend  before  bis  throne 
With  folemn  fear,  with  facred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  • 
Fie  can  create,  and  he  dtftroy. 

3  His  fov'reign  pow'r,  without  our  aid. 
Made  us  of  clay  and  furm'd  us  men  : 
And  when   like    v/and'ring    fheep    we 

ftray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

4  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  fouls  and  ail  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  Lifting  honors  fliall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

5  We'll    croud  thy   gates    with  thankful 

fimgs, 
High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raifie ; 
And  earth  with  her  ten  thoufand  tongues 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  founding  praife. 

6  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Vaft  as  eternity  thy  love  j 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  muft  ftand, 
When  rolling  years  fhall  ceafe  to  move. 


8, 


PSALM      CI,  CII. 


PSALM     CI. 

LONG     METRE. 

The  Magijlrates  Pfalm. 
l"T\  TERCY  and  judgment  are  my  fonjr ! 
xSjl  ^md  lincc  they  both  to  ihec  belong, 
My  ;;racious  God,  my  righteous  King, 
To  thee  my  fongs  and  vows  I  bring. 

a  If  I  am  rnis'd  to  bear  the  fword, 
I'll  take  my  couufels  from  thy  word  ; 
Thy  juftice  and  thy  heav'nly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let  wifdopi  all  my  a(5tions  guide, 
And  let  ray  God  with  me  reiide  ; 
No  wicked  thing  fliall  dwell  with  me, 
Wiiich  may  provoke  thy  jealoufy. 

4  No  fons  of  flander,  rage  and  ftrlfe 
Sliall  be  companions  of  my  life  ; 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride, 
Within  my  doors  fliall  ne'er  abide. 

5  [I'll  fearch  the  land  and  raife  the  jull 
Tt»  poffcs  of  honour,  wealth  aad  trail  ; 
The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will. 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  fav'ritcs  flili.] 

6  In  vain  ihall  finners  hope  to  rife 
By  flatt'riag  or  malicious  lies  ; 
And  while  the  i«nnoccnt  I  guard, 
The  bold  offendtr  llian't  be  fpar'd. 

"i   The  impious  crew,  that  fadlious  band, 
Shall  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land  ; 
And  all  that  break  the  publicl:  refl, 
Where  I  have  pow'r  fliall  be  luppreft. 


COMMON     METRE. 

A  Pfcltn  far  a  diaper  of  a  Family. 

OF  juftice  and  of  grace  I  ling. 
And  pay  my  God  my  vows  ; 
Thy  grace  and  juftice,  heav'nly  King, 
I'each  me  to  rule  mv  houfe. 


a  Now  to  my  tent,  O  God  repair, 

And  make  thy  fervaut  wife  ; 

I'll  fusTcT  nothing  near  me  there 

Thiit  fliall  otlend  thine  eyes. 


The  wretch  that  deals  in  dy  deceit, 
I'll  not  endure  a  night  : 

The  liar's  tongue  I  ever  hate, 
And  banifli  from  my  fight. 

6  I'll  purge  my  family  around, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee  ; 
So  fliall  my  houfe  be  ever  found 
A  dwelling  fit  for  thee. 


PSALM     CII. 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Vcr.  i: 13,  20,  21. 

A  Prayer  ff  tie  AJJiiacd. 

r   TTEAR  me,0  God,  nor  hide  thy  face, 
X -L     But  aiifwer,  kft  I  die  : 
Haft  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace, 
To  hear  when  finners  cry. 

2  My  days  are  wafted  like  the  fmokc 

DiiTolving  in  tlie  air  ; 
My  ftrengtli  is  dry 'd,  my  heart  is  broke. 
And  linking  in  defpair. 

3  My  fpirits  flag,  like  wilh'iing  grafs 

Burnt  withcxcelllvc  heat  ; 
In  fecret  groar.s  my  minutes  pafs, 
And  I  forget  to  eat. 

4  As  on  fonie  lonely  building's  top, 

The  fparrow  tells  her  moan. 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope, 
I  fit  and  grieve  alone. 

5  My  foul  is  like  2  wildernefs, 

Where  beafts  of  midnight  howl  ; 
Where  the  fad  raven  finds  her  place, 
And  where  the  fcreaming  owl. 

6  Dark  difmal  thoughts  and  boding  fears 

Dwell  in  my  troubled  brcaft  ; 
While  fliarp  reproaches  wound  my  eart. 
Nor  give  my  fpirit  reft. 

7  My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woes. 
And  tears  arc  my  rcpaft  ; 


My  daily  bread  like  aflies  grows 
Unpleafant  to  my  taftc. 

3  The  man  that  doth  his  neighbour  wrong,    8  Scnfe  can  a flb id  no  real  joy 

By  falfehood  or  by  forces  !         To  fouls  that  feel  thy  frown  ; 

The  fcornful  eye,  the  ftand'rous  tongue.      Lord,  'twas  thy  hand  advanc'd  me  high, 
I'll  thruft  them  from  my  doors.  |         Thy  hand  hath  caft  me  down. 

4  rii  feck  the  faithful  and  the  juft,  9  My  locks  like  wither'd  leaves  appear  ; 

And  will  their  help  enjoy  ;  i  And  life's  declining  light 

Thefe  are  the  friends  that  1  flialJ  truft,    j     Grows  faint  as  ev'ning  fliadows  are, 
The  fervants  I'll  employ.  I         That  vanifli  into  night. 


PSALM 


cm. 


S3 


It  thou  forever  nrt  the  fame, 
O  my  eternal  God  ! 

s  to  come  fliall  know  thy  name, 
And  fpread  thy  works  abroad. 
1 1  Thou  wilt  arife,  and  fhew  thy  face, 
Nor  will  my  Lord  delay 
Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
That  long  expected  day. 


^  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray. 
Nor  let  our  fun  go  down  at  noon  ; 
Thy  yeaf s  are  one  eternal  day, 
And  muft  thy  children  die  fo  foon  ? 

3  Yet  in  the  midft  of  death  and  grief 
This  thought  ourforrow  fhall  afluage  ; 
"  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live  ; 
Chrift  is  the  fame  through  ev'ry  age.' 


I  z  He  hears  his  faints  he  knows  their  cry,     ,_        ,      ,  .  ,  ,    , 

And  by  myfterious  ways  4  T^^as  he  this  earth  s  foundation  laid  ; 


Redeems  the  pris'ners  doom'd  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praife. 


Heav'H  is  the  building  of  his  hand  ;  [fade. 
This  earth  grows  old,  thefe  heav'ns  fliali 
And  all  be  chang'd  at  his  command. 

COMMON  METRE.    SECOND  FART,  s  The  ftarry  curtains  of  the  fky 

Like  garments  fliail  be  laid  afide  ; 

But  ftill  thy  throne  ftands  firm  and  high  ; 

Thy  church  forever  muft  abide. 

6  Before  thy  face  thy  church  fliall  live. 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign  ; 


Ver.  13 Zi. 

Prayer  heard^  and  Zion  rejiored. 

4  T    ET  Zion  and  her  Sons  rejoice, 
X-J  Behold  the  promis'd  hour  ' 


Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice. 
And  conies  t'  exalt  his  pow'r. 

2  Her  (iuft  and  ruins  that  remain, 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes  ; 

Thofe  ruins  fliall  be  built  again. 

And  all  that  duft  fliall  rife. 

3  The  Lord  will  raife  JerufaUm, 

And  ftand  in  glory  there  ; 
Nations  fliall  bow  before  his  name. 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  ?Ie  fits  a  Sov'reign  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes  : 
He  hears  the  dying  pris'ners  groan, 


5  He  frees  the  fouls  condemn'd  to  death, 
And  when  his  faints  complain, 
It  flian't  be  faid  "  that  praying  breath 
"  Was  ever  fpent  in  vain." 

i  This  fliall  be  known  when  we  are  dead. 
And  left  on  long  record, 
That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  truft,  and  pralfc  the  Lord. 


This  dying  world  fliall  they  furvive. 
And  the  dead  faints  be  rais'd  again. 


LONG     METRE. 

Ver.  13 1%. 

Mjns  Moriality,  and  christ's  Eternity  )    Or, 
Sjirds  die,  but  CHRIST  and  the  Church  live. 

the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 
cakens  our  ftrength  amidft  therace; 
Difeafe  and  death  at  his  command 
Aricfl  us  and  cut  ihort  our  day?. 


1  TT  ist 
1  Wca 


PSALM     CIIL 

LONG  METRE.     FIEST  PART 

Ver.  1 7. 

BleJfiKg  GOD /or  his  Goodnefs  to  Soul  and  Body 

I  T>LESS,  O  my  foul,  the  living  God, 
13   Call  home  thy   thoughts  that   rove 

abroad. 
Let  all  the  pow'rs  within  rac  join, 
In  work  and  worflilp  fo  divine. 

'.  Blefs,  O  my  foul,  the  God  of  grace ; 
His  favors  claim  thy  highell  praife  : 
Why  fliould  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  loft  in  filence  and  fofgot  ? 

3  'Tis  he,  my  foul,  that  fent  his  Son, 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  haft  done  ; 
He  owns  the  ranfom,  and  forgiv&s 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals,' 
And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feeU, 
Redeems  the  foul  from  hcli,  and  favcs 
Our  wafting  life  from  threat'ning  graves. 

5  Our  youth  decay'd  his  pow'r  repairs  ; 
His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years  : 
He  fatisfics  our  m.outh  with  good. 
And  fills  our  hopes  with  hcav'nly  food. 

6  He  fees  the  opprefibr  and  th'  oppreft, 
And  often  glv«s  the  fufl^'rcrs  reft  ; 

Eiit  will  liis  ji'ftjcc  more  •lifpl^'- 
In  the  crrcat,  Uft  rewarding  jlj-. 


84 


PSALM    cm. 


7  [His  povr'r  he  fliew'd  by  Mofes*  hands, 
And  gave  to  Ifrael  his  commands ; 
But  fent  his  truth  and  mercy  down 
To  all  the  nations  by  his  Son. 

%  Let  the  whole  earth  his  pow'r  confefs, 
Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace  ; 
The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  fliall  join, 
In  work  and  worfliip  fo  divine.] 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Vcr.  8— — 18. 

•OD's  gentle  Chajl-f^ment  ;    cr,  h'u  tender  Mm^ 
cj  io  bis  People. 

\*  I  ^HE  Lord.how  wond'rous  are  his  ways 
X  How  tirm  his  iruth,howlargchisgrace 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

a  Not  half  fo  high  liis  pow'r  hath  fpread 
The  ftarry  heav'ns  above  our  head. 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  ou."  praifc, 
Exceeds  the  highefl  hopes  we  raife. 

^?  Not  half  fo  far  hath  nature  plac'd 
The  rifing  morning  from  the  weft, 
As  Iiis  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  thofe  he  loves. 

4  How  flowly  doth  his  wr*th  arlfe  ! 
On  fwifter  wings  falvation  ilies  : 
And  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 
How  foon  hii  frowns  to  pity  turn  ! 

4  Amidflhij  wrath  compairiou  lliines  ; 
His  ftrokes  are  lighter  than  our  lins, 
And  while  his  rod  corrects  his  faints, 
His  ear  indulges  their  complaints. 

6  So  fathers  their  young  fons  chaftife, 
With  gentle  hands  and  melting  eyes  ; 
The  children  weep  bentath  the  fmart, 
And  move  the  pity  cf  their  heart. 

■PAUSE. 

7  The  mighty  God,  the  wife  and  juft, 
Knows  that  our  frame  is  feeble  duft  ; 
And  will  no  heavy  loads  impofc 
Beyond  the  ftreng'th  that  he  beltows. 

%  He  knows  how  foon  our  nature  dies, 
Elaftedby  ev'ry  wind  that  flics  ; 
Like  grafs  we  fpring,  and  die  as  foon, 
As  morning  flow'rs  that  fade  at  noon. 

9  But  his  eternal  love  is  lure 
To  dl  ".he  faints,  and  fhJl  endure  ; 
T-roniagJ  to  age  his  truth  fhall  rcign, 
t-or  chiidren's  children  hcpc  in  vain. 


SHORT  METRE.     FlRBr  PARt. 

Ver.  I 7. 

P  raife  for  Jp'trltual  and  temporal  Mtrcleu 

I   r^  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  foul ! 
\J     Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  blefs  his  name, 
Whofe  favours  arc  divine. 

a  O  blefs  the  Lord,  my  foul, 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulncfs. 
And  without  praifes  die. 

3  Tis  he  forgives  thy  fins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 

'lis  he  that  heals  thy  Hckneflcs, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 
When  ranfom'd  from  the  grave  ; 

He  that  redeem'd  my  foul  from  hell, 
Hath  fov'reign  pow'r  to  fave. 

f   He  fills  the  poor  with  good; 
He  gives  the  fufF'rers  reft  ; 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  juftice  for  th'  oppreft. 

6  His  wond'rous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Mvfi  known  ; 
But  fent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace, 
'B^  his  beloved  Son. 


SHORT  METRE.     SECOND  PAR'T. 

Vcr.  2 18. 

AloufiJi/i^    Compaffiui    of  COO  :    Or,  Jilerey  i, 
lie  midji  of  fudg:r,ent. 

J    l\/rY  foul,  repeat  his  praife, 
XvX      Whofe  mercies  arc  fo  great 
Whcfc  anger  is  fo  flow  to  rile, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

a   God  will  not  always  chide  ; 
yViid  when  his  ftrokes  are  felt, 
His  ftrokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimcs- 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heav'ns  are  rais'd 
Above  ♦he  ground  we  tread, 

o  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highcft  thoughts  exceed- 

4  His  pow'r  fubducs  our  Cee. 
And  his  forgiving  love, 

Far  as  the  £aft  is  from  the  Weft, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 


PSALM 


CIV. 


85 


5  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  thofe  that  fear  his  name, 
Is  fuch  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  He  knows  we  are  but  duft, 
Scatter'd  with  ev'ry  breath : 

His  anger  like  a  rifing  wind 

Can  fend  us  fwift  to  death. 

7  Our  days  are  as  the  grafs, 
Or  like  the  morning  flew'r  ; 

If  one  fliarp  blaft  fweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

S  But  thy  cempaflions,  Lord, 
To  endlefs  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
T^y  words  of  promife  furc. 


SHORT  METRE.     rHIRB  PART. 

Ver.  19 22. 

god's   univerful  Dominion:    Or,   Angels  praife 
the  Lord. 

1  ^'  I  ""HE  Lord,  the  fov'reign  King, 

-L       Hath  fix'd  his  throne  on  high  ; 
O'er  all  the  heav'nly  world  he  rules, 
And  all  beneath  the  flcy, 

2  Ye  angels,  great  in  might, 
And  fwift  to  do  his  will, 

Blefs  ye  the  Lord,  .whofe  voice  ye  hear, 
Whofe  pleafure  ye  fulfil. 

3  Let  the  brigiu  hofts  who  wait 
The  orders  of  their  King, 

And  guard  his  churches  when  they  pr.^y 
Join  in  the  praire  they  ling. 

4  While  all  his  woncUrous  works 
Through  his  vafl:  kingdom  flicw 

Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  I'uul, 
Shall  ling  his  graces  too. 


P  S  A  L  M     CIV. 

LONG     M  E  T  R  E. 

The  Glarv  of  COD  in  Creation  and  FrQvidence. 

I   "jV/TY  i'oul,  thy  great  Greater  praile ; 
IVi.   When  cloth'd  in  his  celeftiai  ray::; 
He  in  fall  majefty  appears, 
And,  like  a  robe',  his  glory  wears. 

Noit.     Thi^-.  Pfalm  may  be  fung  to  a  differ- 
ent metre,  by  adding  llie  foliowiug  twc 
lines  to  every  ftanza,  viz. 
Great  is  tie  Lord  ;   ivhat  iuigitc  canfrane 
An  eciual  honour  to  bis  name. 

i  .  ..  TJ 


2  The  heav'ns  are  for  his  curtain  fpread, 
Th'  unfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed ; 
Clouds  are  h^s  chariot,  when  he  flies 
On  winged  ftorms  acrofs  the  fkics. 

3  Angels  whom  his  own  breath  infplres, 
His  minifters  are  flaming  fires ; 

And  fwift  as  thought  their  armies  move, 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

4  The  world's  foundations  by  his  hand 
Are  pois'd,  and  fliall  for  ever  ftand  ; 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain. 
Left  it  fliould  drown  the  earth  again. 

5  When  earth  was  cover'd  with  the  flood. 
Which  high  above  the  mountains   ftood, 
He  thunder'd,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Confin'd  to  its  appointed  bed. 

6  The  fweliing  billows  know  their  bound. 
And  in  their  channels  walk  their  round  ; 
Yet  thence  convey'd  by  feciet  veins. 
They  fpring  on  hiUs,and  drench  the  plains. 

7  He  bids  the  crvftal  fountains  flow. 
And  cheer  the  vallies  as  they  go  ; 
Tame  heifers  there  their  thirfl  allay. 
And  for  the  ftream  wild  afTcs  bray. 

8  From  pleafant  trees  which  Ihade  the  brink. 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink  ; 
Thei-r  fongs  the  lark  and  linnet  raile, 
And  chide  our  fllence  in  his  praife. 

PAUSE         I. 

9  God  from  his  cloudy  ciftern  pours 
On  parched  earth  enriching  fliow'rs  : 
The  grove,  the  garden,  and  the  field, 
A  thoufand  joyful  blcfDngs  yeld. 

10  He  makes  the  gralTv  food  arife, 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  fupplies  ; 
With  herbs  for  man,  of  various  powV, 
To  nouriili  nature,  or  to  cure. 

1 1  What  noWe  fruits  the  vines  produce  I 
'I'he  olive  yields  an  ufeful  juice  ; 

Our  licarts  are  cheer'd  wich  gen'rous  wine. 
With  inward  joy  our  faces  fliine.  ' 

12  O  blcfs  his  name,  ye  people,  fed 
With  nature's  chief  iapporter,  bread  : 
While  bread  your  vital  flren^th  imparts. 
Serve  lilm  with  vigour  in  your  hearts. 

PAUSE  II. 

13  EehoM  the  ff-^.tcly  ccJ^ir  Pcands 
Pvuis'd  in  the  icreft  by  his  hands  ; 
Birds  to  tlic  boughs  for  fhelter  fly. 
And  build  their  uefts  fecure  on  high. 


PSALM       CV. 


14  To  craggy  hills  afcends  the  goat ; 
And  at  the  airy  mountains  foot 
The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell  ; 
He  gives  them  wifdom  where  to  dwell. 

1^  He  fets  the  fun  his  circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face  ; 
And  when  thick  darkncfs  veils  the  day, 
Calls  out  wild  beifts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  lions  lead  their  young  abroad. 
And  roaring  afk  their  meat  from  God  ; 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arife 
The  favagc  beafl  to  covert  flies. 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  ref>ofe  : 
Sleep  is  thy  gift,  that  fweet  relief 
From  tirefome  toil  and  wafting  grief. 

1 8  How  flrange  thy  works  !  how  great  thy 
And  ev'ry  land  thy  riches  fill  :  [fltilJ» 
Thy  wifdom  round  the  world  we  fee. 
This  fpacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

19  Nor  lefs  thy  glories  in  the  deep. 
Where  fiili  in  millions  fwim  and  creep, 
With  woiid'rous  motions  fwift  or  flow, 
5till  w  L.d'ring  in  the  paths  below. 

20  Tht-re  faips  divide  the  wat'ry  way, 
And  flocks  of  fcaly  monfters  play ; 
There  dwells  the  huge  leviathan, 
And  foams  and  fports  in  fpite  of  man. 

PAUSE  III. 

ai  Vaft  are  thy  works,  almiglity  Lord, 
All  nature  refts  upon  thy  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  ftand, 
Waitingi  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

ai  While  each  receives  his  difr'rcnt  food, 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good  ; 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms 

"Kt}wi*«2  and  praife  in  dilFrcnt  forms. 

»3  But  when  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn, 
And  dyin^  to  their  duft  return  ; 
Both  man  and  bcaft  their  louls  refign  : 
Life,  breath,  and  fpirit  all  are  thine. 

a4  Yet  thou  canft  breathe  on  daft  again. 
And  fill  the  world  with  beafts  and  men  ; 
A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  waftcs  of  time  and  death. 

ftj  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might. 
Are  honour'd  with  liis  own  d-.light  : 
How  awful  arc  his  glorious  ways  ! 
Tfec  Lord  is  dreadful  in  Ivis  praiic. 


26  The  earth  ftands  trembling  at  thy  ftroke. 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  fmoke  ; 
Yet  humble  fouls  may  fee  thy  face, 
And  tell  their  wants  of  fov  reign  grace. 

27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wifhe*  meet. 
And  make  my  meditations  fweet ; 
Thy  praifes  fliall  my  breath  employ, 
Till  it  expire  in  endlcfs  joy. 

28  While  haughty  finners  die  accurft, 
Their  glory  bury'd  in  the  duft, 

I  to  my  God,  my  heav'nly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  fing. 


PSALM     CV. 

ABRIDGED. 

COMMON     METRE. 

eon's   Con^u^   of  Ifracl,  and  the    Plaguct  tf 
Egypt. 

1  t^  IVE  thanks  to  God, invoke  his  name, 
\JJ  And  tell  the  world  his  grace  ; 

Sound  through  the  eartib  Jais  deeds  of  fame, 
That  all  may  feek  his  face. 

2  His  cov'nant,  which  he  keptin  mind 

For  numerous  ages  part. 

To  num'rous  ages  yet  behind, 

In  equal  force  lliall  laft. 

3  He  fware  to  Abrham  and  his  feed 

And  made  the  bleflung  furc  : 

Gentiles  the  ancient  promife  read, 

Aad  find  his  truth  endure.  • 

4  "Thy  feed  fliall  make  all  nations  ble&. 

(Said  the  Almighty  voice) 
"  And  Canaaus  land  fliall  be  their  reft, 
"  'I"hc  type  of  htav'nly  joys." 
5[How  l?.rge  the  grant !  how  rich  the  trace  ' 
To  give  them  Canaan  s  land. 
When  they  were  ftrangers  in  the  jllace, 
A  little  f«:ble  band  ! 

6  Lil:e  pilgrims  tliro'  the  couBtries  round 

Securely  they  remov'd ; 
And  haughty  kings  that  on  them  frown'd, 
Severely  he  rcprov'cl, 

7  "  Touch  mine  Anointed,  and  mine-arm, 

"  Shall  fcon  avenge  the  wrong  ; 
«  The  man  that  does  my  prophets  Uarm, 
"  Shall  know  their  Cod  is  ftron^." 

8  l^en  let  the  'jucild  fcrbear  its  ra^ff 

K:r  put  the  clurcb  in  fear  : 

Ifrael  mujl  live    through  ev'ry  ar^f, 

^nj  b<  .h'  Almighty  s  forr.] 


PSALM       CVI. 


S7 


PAUSE  I. 

9  When  Pharaoh  dar'd  to  vex  the  faints, 

And  thus  provok'd  their  God, 

Mofcs  was  fent  at  their  complaiots, 

Arm'd  with  his  dreadful  rod. 

10  He  call'd  for  darknefs ;  darknefs  came, 

Like  an  o'erwhelmlng  flood  ; 
He  turn'd  each  lake  and  ev'ry  ftream. 
To  lakes  and  ftreams  of  blood. 

11  He  gave  the  £gn,and  noifome  flies 

Through  the  whole  country  fpread  ; 
And  frogs  in  croaking  armies  rife 
About  the  monarch's  bed. 

12  Through  fields  and  towns  and  palaces, 

The  tenfold  vengeance  flew  ;. 
Locufts  in  fwarms  di^vour'd  their  trees, 
And  hail  their  cattle  flew  : 

13  Then  by  an  angel's  midnight  ftroke 

The  flow'r  of  I^gypt  dy'd  ; 
The  flrength  of  ev'ry  houfe  was  broke, 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

14  Noiv  let  the  xuorld forbear  its  rage, 

JVor  fut  the  church  in  fear  ^ 

Ifrael  muji  live  through  e'ury  age, 

AndbetV  Almightfs  care, 

PAUSE  II. 

15  Thus  were  the  tribes  from  bondage  bro't 

And  1.  ft  the  hated  ground  ; 
Each  fome  Egyptian  fpoils  had  got, 
And  not  one  feeble  found. 

16  The  Lord  himfelf  chofe  out  their  way, 

And  mark'd  their  journies  right. 
Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day, 
A  fiery  guide  by  night. 

1 7  They  thirft  ;  and  waters  from  the  rock, 

In  rich  abundance  flow, 
And  foU'wing  ftill  the  coarfe  they  took, 
Ran  all  the  defart  through. 

18  O  wond'rous  flream  !  O  blefTedtype 

Of  ever  flowing  grace  ! 
So  Chrift-our  rock  maintains  our  life 
Through  all  this  wilderneis. 

f  9  Thus  guarded  by  th'  almighty  hand, 
The  chofen  tribes  pofTeft 
Canaan,  the  rich,  the  promis'd  land, 
And  there  enjoy'd  their  reft. 

ao   Then  let  the  nvorld  forbear  its  rage, 
*Tbe  church  renounce  her  fear  ; 
Ifrael  muJi  live  through  ev'ry  age, 
And  be  the  Almighty s  cart. 


PSALM     CVI. 

LONG     METRE. 

Vcr.  I 5. 

Praife  to  GOD  :    Or,  Communion  -with  Saints. 
I  'T^O  God  the  great,  the  ever  bleft, 
J.     Let  fongs  of  honor  be  addrcft  ; 
His  mercy  firm  forever  (lands  : 
Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands.   ' 

a  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways  ? 
Who  iliall  fulfil  thy  boundlefs  praife  ? 
Bleftarc  the  fouls  that  fear  thee  ftill. 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 

3  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jaccos  race,  thy  chofen  feed  ; 
And  with  the  fame  lalvation  blcfs 
The  meanefc  fuppliant  of  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  I  fee  thy  tribe  rejoice, 

And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice! 
This  is  my  glory,  Lord,  to  be     ' 
Join'd  to  thy  faints,  and  near  to  thee. 

SHORT    METRE. 
Ver.  7,  8,  I3~i4,  43—48. 

Ifrael  funifhed  and  pardoned :    Or,  GOD' s  un- 
changeable Love. 

1  /^  CD  of  eternal  love, 
^^     How  fickle  are  our  ways  ' 

And  yet  how  oft  did  Jfael  prove 
'l"hy  coaftancy  or  grace  ! 

2  They  faw  thy  wonders  wrought. 
And  then  thy  praiie  they  lung  : 

iiut  loon  thy  wotks  of  pow'r  forgot, 
Aud  murmur'd  with  their  tongue. 

3  Now  they  believe  his  word. 
While  rocks  with  rivers  flow  ; 

Now  with  their  lufts  provoke  the  Lord, 
And  he  reduc'd  ihem  low. 

4  Yet  when  they  mourn'd  their  faults. 
He  harken'd  to  their  groans. 

Brought  his  own  cov'nant  to  his  thor's, 
And.  call'd  them  ftili  his  ions. 

5  Their  names  were  in  his  book, 
Hefav'd  them  from  their  foes* 

Oft  he  chaftis'd,  but  ne'er  forfook 
The  people  whom  he  chgfc. 

6  Let  Jfrael  bifcfs  the  Lord, 
Who  lov'd  their  ancient  race  : 

And  Chrifians  join  the  foiemn  word 
Amen,  to  ail  the  praife. 


88 


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cvir. 


PSALM       CVII.  4Then  to  the  Lord  they  raifetKelrcn 


LONG  METRE.    FIRST  PART. 
Ifrael  led  to  Canaan  and  Chriftians  to  Heaven. 


He  makes  the  dawning  h'ght  arife, 
And  fcatters  all  that  difmal  fliade 
That  hung  fo  heavy  round  their  head. 


I  (T^  IVE  thanks  to  God  :  he  reipns  aoove,  ,  tt        »   .1     i  c\,     r  -     .,.,,x 

VT  Kind  are  h-^  ^^^-..^k..   ^±  ..^.  :lS  He  cuts  the  bars  of  brafs  in  two, 


HU  n.  a  K°"^^i'''  ^'''  "^r^  ''    And  lets  the  fmiling  pris'ner  through 

His  mercy  ages  pafl  have  known,   [love  :  ^  i 

And  ages  long  to  come  fliall  own. 


0.  Let  the  Redeemed  of  the  Lord 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  record  : 
Ifrael,  the  nation  whom  he  chofe, 
And  rcfcu'd  from  their  mighty  foes. 

3  [When  God's  almighty  arm  had  broke 
1  heir  fetters  and  th'  Egyptian  yoke, 
They  trac'd  the  defert,  wand'ring  round 
A  wild  and  folitary  ground  ! 

4  There  they  could  Snd  no  leading  road, 
Nor  city  for  a  fix'd  abode  ; 

Nor  food,  nor  fountain  to  afTuage 
Their  burning  thirft,  or  hunger's  rage.] 

5  In  their  diftrefs  to  Gcd  they  cry'd  ; 
God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guide; 
He  led  their  march  far  wand'ring  round  ; 
*Twa3  the  right  path  to  Canaan's  ground, 

6  Thus  when  our  firft  releafe  v/e  gain 
From  Sin's  own  yoke,  and  Satan  %  chain, 
We  have  this  defert  world  to  pafs, 

A  dang'rous  and  a  tirefome  place. 

7  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footfteps  le't  we  firay, 
He  guards  us  witli  a  pow'rn:i  hand. 
And  bringj  us  to  the  heav'nly  land, 

O  let  the  faints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  gooduefs  of  the  Lord  ! 
How  great  his  works  I  how  kind  his  ways ' 
Let  ev'ry  tongue  pronounce  his  praife. 

LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 
Corre^iotJ  for  Sin,  and  Rele.fj  Ly  Prayer, 
I  TpROM  age  to  age  exalt  his  name, 
X?     God  and  his  grace  are  ftill  the  fame  ; 
He  filliS  the  hungry  foul  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  ev'ry  good. 

a  But  if  their  hearts  rebel  and  rife 
Againil  the  God  that  rules  the  fl:ies, 
If  they  rejecl  his  hcav'nly  word, 
And  flight  the  counfels  of  the  Lord; 

3  He'll  bring  their  fpirits  to  the  ground. 
And  no  deliv'rance  fliall  be  found  ; 
Laden  with  grief  tliey  wafte  their  breath 
111  darkflcls  and  the  fliades  of  death. 


Take;  ofFthe  load  of  guilt  and  grief, 
And  gives  the  lab'ringfoul  relief. 

6  O  may  the  fons  of  men  record 
The  wond'rous  goodncfs  of  the  Lord! 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways  !■ 
Let  ev'ry  tongue  pronounce  his  praife. 


LONG  METRE.  rHIRD  PART. 

Intemperance  punifhid  and  pardoned :    Or,  a 
Pf aim  for  the  Glutton  and  the  Brur.kard. 

iT  TAIN  man  on  focliih  pleafures  bent, 
V     Prepares  for  his  own  punilhment ; 
Wiiat  pains,  what  loathfome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  luft  arife  ? 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  wafte  ; 
Yet  drowns  his  health  to  pleafc  his  taf>e  . 
'Till  all  his  adlive  pow'rs  are  loll. 

And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  duft. 

3  The  glutton  groans  and  loaths  to  eat. 
His  foul  abhors  delicious  meat  ; 
Nature  with  heavy  loads  oppreft, 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd. 

4  Then  how  the  fright'ned  finncrs  fly 
To  God  for  help  witii  eari:cft  cry  : 

lie   hears    their   groans,  prolongs    their 

breath. 
And  faves  them  from  approaching  death. 

c  No  med'cjnes  could  e.TecSt  the  cure 
So  quick,  fo  eafy,  or  fo  fure  : 
The  deadly  fentence  God  repeals. 
He  fends  hi^  fov'reign  word  and  heals. 

6  O  may  the  fons  of  men  record 
The  wond'rous  goodntfs  01  the  Lord, 
,\nd  let  their  thankful  off  rings  prove 
How  thcv  adore  their  Maker';;  love. 


LONG  METRE.     IQURTU  PART. 

Deliijeraiice  from  Storms  and  Sbtp-ivrect  :    Or^ 

The  Seamau's  Song. 

iTTTOULD   vou  behold  the  works  of 
VV  God', 

His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad, 
Go  with  the  mariners  and  trace 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  leas. 


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CVII, 


89 


a  They  leave  their  native  fhores  behind, 
And  feize  the  favour  of  the  wind  ; 
I      'Till  God  commands  and  tempefts  riie 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  ikies. 

3  Now  to  the  heav'ns  they  mount  amain, 
Now  fink  to  dreadful  deeps  again  ; 
What  ftrange  affrights  young  failors  feel, 
And  like  a  ftagg'ring  drunkard  reel ! 

4  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
Loft  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry ; 
His  mercy  hears  their  loVid  addrefs, 
And  fends  falvation  in  diftrefs. 

5  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  affuage, 
The  furious  waves  forget  their  rage  ; 
'Tis  calm  ;  and  failors  fmile  to  fee 
The  haven  where  they  wifb'd  to  be. 

6  O  may  the  fons  of  men  record 

The  wond'rous  goodnefs  of  the  Lord  ! 
Let  them  their  private  ofF'rings  bring. 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  hng. 


COMMON     M  E  T  BL  E. 

The  Mariner  s  Pfalm. 

J  npHY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord, 
X       Thy  wonders  in  the  deeps. 
The  fons  of  courage  fliall  recorc. 
Who  trade  in  floating  iliips. 

2  At  thy  command  the  winds  arife, 

And  fwell  the  tow'ring  waves  ; 
The  men  aflonifh'd  mount  the  ikies. 
And  fink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  [Again  they  climb  the  wat'ry  hills, 

And  plunge  in  deeps  again  ! 
Each  like  a  tott'ring  drunkard  reela^ 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

4  Frighted  to  hear  the  temptft  roar, 

They  pant  with  flutt'ring  breath. 
And  hopelefs  of  the  diiiant  lliore^ 
Expcd:  immediate  death.] 

5  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raife  their  cries. 

He  hears  the  loud  requcft, 
Ajid  orders  filence  tlu-ough  the  ikies, 
Ai^  lays  the  floods  to  reft. 

i,  Sailors  rejoice  to  lofe  their  fears, 
And  fee  the  ftorm  allay'd  ; 
Now  tu  their  eyes  the  port  appears 
There  let  tlicir  vows  be  paid. 

7   Tis  God  th-At  brings  iheni  f.;fc  to  land ; 
Let  ftifpid  mcrtals  k^ow 


That  waves  arc  under  his  coiftmand. 

And  allth#  winds  that  blow. 

O  that  the  fons  of  men  Tirould  praife 
The  goodnefs  of  the  Lord  ! 

And  thofe  that  fee  thy  wond'rous  ways 
Thy  wond'rous  love  record. 


LONG  METRE.    FOURTH  PART, 

Colonies  planted  :  Or»  Nations  bleft  .  and 
puniihed. 

A  Pfalm  for  N^eiv^ England.  • 

iTTTHEN  God  provok'd  with  daring 
VV  crimes, 

Scourges  the  raadnefs  of  the  times. 
He  turns  their  fields  to  barren  fand, 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land.  ^ 

2  His  word  can  raife  the  fprings  again, 
And  make  the  wither'd  mountains  gre^, 
Send  fl^ow'ry  bleffings  from  the  ikies, 
And  harvefts  in  the  defart  rife. 

3  [\^'liepe  nothing  dwelt  but  beafts  of  prey, 
Or  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they  ; 

He  bids  th'  oppreft  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 

4  They  fow  the  fields,  and  trees  they  plant, 
Whofe  yearly  fruit  fnppljes  theif  want : 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  ftocksj/ 
Their  wealth  increafes  with  their  flocks. 

5  Thus  they  are  bleO  ;  but  if  they  fin j 
He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in  ; 

A  favage  crew  invades  their  lands, 
Their  princes  die  by  barb'rous  hand^. 

6  Their  captive  fons  expos 'd  tofcorn. 
Wander  unpity'd  and  forlorn  : 
The  country  lies  unfenc'd,  untill'd, 
And  derolation  fpreads  the  field. 

7  Yet  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 
Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns  ; 
Again  he  makes  their  cities  thrive. 
And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.] 

8  The  righteous,  with  a  joyful  fenfe, 
Admire  the  works  of  providence  ; 
And  tongucA  of  Aheifts  lliall  np  more 
Blafpheme  the  God  that  faii^ts  adore. 

9  How  few  with  pious  care  record 
Thefe  wond'rous  dealings  cf  the  Lord  ; 
But  wife  obfervers  ftill  fliall  find 

The  Lord  is  holy,  juft  r.nd.ki;jd. 


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cix,  ex. 


PSALM     CIX. 

COMMON  METRE. 
Ver.  I 5,  31. 

Love  to  Enemies  from  the  Example  of  CHRIST. 

I  f^  OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praife, 
ViT     Thy  glory  is  my  fong  ; 
Though  finners  Ipeak  againil  thy  grace 
With  a  blafpheming  tongue. 

a  When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 
Thy  fon  on  earth  was  found, 
With  cruel  flanders  falfe  and  vain, 
They  compafs'd  him  around. 

3  Their  mis'ries  his  compaflion  move, 

Their  peace  he  ftill  purfu'd  ; 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  caufe, 

Yet  with  his  dying  breath 
He  pray'd  for  murd'rers  on  his  crofs, 
And  blcft  his  foes  in  death. 

5  Lord,  fliall  thy  bright  example  iliine 

In  vain  before  my  eyes  ? 
Give  me  a  foul  a-kin  to  thine. 
To  love  mine  enemies. 

6  The  Lord  fliall  on  my  fide  engage. 

And  in  my  Saviour's  name 
I  ihall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage 
Who  IJander  and  condemn. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

The  Kingdom  and  Priefbood  of  CHRIST. 

I '  I  'HUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  fea 
JL    Spake  to  his  Son,and  thus  he  fwore  : 
"  Eternal  fhall  tliy  pricflhood  be, 
"  And  change  from  hand  to  hand  no  more. 

Z  "  Aaron  and  all  his  fons  muft  die  ; 
"  But  everlafting  life  is  thine, 
"  To  fave  forever  thofe  that  fly 
"  For  refuge  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  "  By  me  Meldifedeck  was  made 

"  On  earth  a  king  and  prieft  at  once ; 
"  And  thou, my  heav'nly  pried, flialt  plead 
"  And  thou,  my  King,  {halt  rule  my  fons." 

4  fefus  the  prieft  afcends  his  throne, 
While  counfels  of  eternal  peace, 
Between  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Proceeds  with  honour  and  fuccefs. 

jThro  the  whole  earth  his  reign  flaallfpread. 
And  crufli  the  pow'rs  that  dare  rebel ; 
Then  fliall  he  judge  the  rifing  dead. 
And  fend  the  guilty  world  to  hell. 

6Though  while  he  treads  his  glorious  way. 
He  drinks  the  cup  of  tears  and  blood, 
The  fufF'rings  of  that  dreadful  day 
Shall  but  advance  him  near  to  God. 


P  S  A  L 

LONG  METRE. 


M     ex. 

FIRSr  PART. 


CBrist  exalted^  and  JMuUitudes  ccnvertcd:  ' 
The  Succefs  of  the  Go/pel. 

1  nPHUS  the  eternal  Father  fpake 

JL     To  ChriJ}  the  Son  ;  "  afcend  and  fit  a  What  m  onders  fliall  thy  gofpel  do  ! 


COMMON     METRE. 

Christ's  Kingdom  and  Pruflhood. 

I    TESUS,  our  Lord,  afcend  thy  throne, 
J      And  near  thy  Fatlicr  fit  : 
In  Z'lou  fhall  thy  pow'r  be  known, 
And  make  thy  foes  fubmit. 


At  my  right  hand,  'till  I  fhall  make 
*♦  Thy  foes  fubmiflive  at  thy  feet. 

s"  From  Zhn  fliall  thy  word  proceed, 
"  Thy  word,  the  fceptre  in  thy  hand, 
"  Shall  make  the  hearrs  of  rebels  bleed, 
**  And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

3  "  That  day  fhall  (hew  thy  pow'r  is  greats 
•'  When  faints  fliall   flock    with   willing 

minds, 
"  And  finner?  croud  thy  temple  g.nte, 
"  Where  holinefs  in  beauty  flunks." 

4  O  bleiTcd  pcv.''r  !  O  f,lorious  day  ! 
What  a  large  vi(fl'ry  fhall  cnfue  ! 
And  converts  who  thy  grace  obey. 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 


Thy  converts  fhall  furpafs 
The  num'rous  drops  of  morning  dew, 
And  own  thy  fov'reign  grace. 

3  God  hath  pronoiinc'd  a  firm  decree, 

Nor  changes  what  he  fwore  ; 
"  Eternal  fliall  thy  priefthood  be,    • 
"  When  Aaron  is  no  more. 

4  «  Melchfedeck,  that  wond'rous  prieft, 

«  That  king  of  high  degree, 
"  That  holy  man  who  Abraham  bIcfV, 
"  Was  but  a  type  of  thee." 

5  "Jd""^  our  prieft  forever  lives, 

To  plead  for  us  above  : 

J  fits  our  king  forever  gives 
The  bkilinrs  cf  his  lovt. 


PSALM 


CXI,  CXII. 


91 


6  God  fliall  exalt  his  glorious  head, 
And  his  high  throne  maintain, 
ihall  ftrike  the  powers  and  princes  dead 
Who  dare  oppofe  his  reign. 


3 


PSALM     CXL 

'^OMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 
The  Wifdcm  ef  aoD  in  Bis  Works. 

SONGS  oLimmortal  praife  bel^ong 
To  my  almighty  God  : 
He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  fpread  his  name  abroad. 

How   great    the  works    his    hand   has 
How  glorious  in  our  fight !  [wrought ! 

And  men  in  ev'ry  age  have  fought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

How  moft  exa<£t  is  natures  frame  \ 
How  wife  the  Eternal  mind  ! 

His  counfels  never  change  the  fcheme 
That  his  firft  thoughts  defign'd. 

When  he  redeem'd  his  chofen  fons, 

He  fix'd  his  cov'nant  fure  : 
The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce 

To  endlefs  years  endure. 


4  They  that  would  grow  divmely  wife, 
Muft  with  his  fear  begin  : 
Our  faireft  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  evVy  fin. 


!  it$  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  ikies, 
Thy  heav'nly  ikill  proclaim  : 
What  lliall  we  do'to  make  us  wife, 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name  .•' 

6  To  fear  thy  pow'r,  to  trud  thy  prace. 
Is  our  divined  ikiJI : 
And  he's  the  wifefl:  of  our  race 
That  beft  obeys  thy  will. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART, 

The  PerfeBicns  of  GOD. 


PSALM     CXIL 

PARTICULAR  METRE. 
The  blejjings  of  the  liberal  Man. 

•C  I  ^HAT  man  is  bleft  who  ftands  in  awe 
-L       Of  God,  and  loves  his  facred  law  : 
His  feed  on  earth  fliall  be  renown 'd  : 
His  houfe  the  feat  of  wealth  fhall  be 
An  unexhaufted  treafury. 
And  with  fuccellive  honours  crown 'd. 

%  His  lib'ral  favours  he  extends. 
To  fome  he  gives,  to  others  lends  : 

Ageij'rous  pity  fills  his  mind  : 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs. 
He  faves  by  prudence  in  affairs. 

And  thus  he's  juft  to  all  mankind. 

3  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  beftow'd, 
His  glory's  future  harveft  fow'd  : 

The  fweet  remembrance  of  the  juft. 
Like  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears 
A  train  of  blefilngs  for  his  heirs, 

When  dying  nature  lleeps  in  dull. 

4  Befet  with  threat'ning  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  fliall  he  maintain  his  ground  : 

His  confcience  holds  his  courage  up  : 
The  foul  that's  fiU'd  with  virtue's  light, 
Shines  brighteft  ia  afllidlion's  night  ; 

And  fees  in  darknefs  beams  of  hope, 
p      A      u      s .     E . 

5  [111  tidings  never  can  furprize 
His  heart,  that  fix'd  on  God  relies, 

Tho'  waves  and  tempcils  roar  around  : 
Safe  on  a  rock  he  fits  and  fees 
The  fhipwreck  of  his  eneniies. 

And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drown'd. 


i/^REAT  is  the  Lord,   his    A-orks 
\jf         might 

Demand  our  noukfi:  fongs  ; 

Let  his  afTembled  faints  unite 

Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  his  children  food  ; 
And  ever  mindful  cf  ,his  word, 
He  makes  his  promife  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer  came 

To  feal  his  cov'nant  fure : 

Holy  aud  rev'rend  is  his  name. 

His  ways  are  jult  and  pure. 


of  6  The  wicked  fliall  his  triumph  fee. 
And  gnafli  their  teeth  in  agony. 

To  find  their  cxpeclations  croft. 
They  and  their  envy,  pride  and  fpight. 
Sink  down  to  everlafting  night. 
And  all  their  names  in  darknefs  loft.] 


LONG     METRE. 

The  Blejpn^s  of  th;  Pious  an  J  Charitable. 

THRICE    happy  m:in  who  fears  the 
Lord, 
Loves  his  commands  and  trufts  his  word  ; 
Honor  and  peace  his  days  attend, 
And  bleffin«  to  his  feed  dtfcead. 


94 


PSALM 


CXIII. 


a  Compafllon  dwells  upon  his  n>ind, 
To  works  of  mercy  ftill  inclin'd : 
He  lends  the  poor  fome  prefent  aid, 
Or  gives  them  not  to  be  repaid. 

3  When  limes  grow  dark:,and  tidings  fpread 
That  fill  his  neighbour  round  with  dread, 
His  heart  is  arm'd  againft  the  fear, 

For  God  with  all  his  pow'r  is  there. 

4  His  foul  well  fii'd  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  hcav'nly  courage  from  his  word  ; 
Amidft  the  darkncfs  light  fhall  rife, 
To  cheer  his  heart,  and  blefs  his  eyes. 

5  Hehath  difpers'd  his  alms  abroad, 
His  works  are  ftill  before  his  God  ; 
His  name  on  earth  fliall  long  remain, 
While  envious  fmners  fret  in  vain. 

COMMON     METRE. 

Liberality  Reivarded. 

X   TT APPY  IS  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 

X  X     And  follows  his  command?, 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  withlib'ral  hands. 

a  As  pity  dwells  within  his  brcaft 
To  all  the  fons  of  need  ; 
So  God  fnall  anfwer   his  requell 
With  blcflings  on  his  feed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  fliall  furprize 

His  well  eftablifli'd  mind  ; 

His  foul  to  God  his  refuge  flics, 

And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  general  diftrefs 

Some  beams  of  light  (hall  flilne^ 
To  fliew  the  world  his  righteoufnefs, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

^5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 
Remain  belo..c  the  Lord  : 
Hbnor  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  fure  reward. 


P  S  A  L  M     CXIII. 

PARTICULAR  METRE. 

Tie  Majcfy  and  djrJcfca-fion  of  GOD. 

I'VTEthat  delight  to  fcrve  the  Lord, 
X     The  honours  of  his  name  record, 
His  facrcd  name  for  ever  bUfs : 
Where'er  the  circling  fun  dilplays 
His  riling  beams,  or  fitting  rays, 
Let  lands  and  fcas  his  pow'r  confer?. 


a  Nq>  time,  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds ; 
Can  give  his  vaft  dominion  bounds ; 

The  heav'ns  are  far  below  his  height ; 
Let  no  created  greatnefs  dare 
With  our>*ternal  God  compare, 

Arm'd  with  his  uncreated  might. 

3  He  bows  his  glorious  head  to  view 
What  the  bright  hof^s  of  angels  do. 

And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things; 
His  fov 'reign  hand  exalts  the  poor, 
He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door. 

And  makes  them  company  for  kings* 

4  When  childlefs  families  defpair. 
He  fends  the  bleflings  of  an  heir 

To  rcfcue  their  expiring  name  ; 
The  mother,  with  a  thankful  voice 
Proclaims  his  praifes  and  her  joys  : 

Let  cv'ry  age  advance  his  fame. 


LONG     METRE. 


GOD  fovereign  and grat'tous. 

i"V?^E  fen^ants  of  th'  almighty  King, 

X     In  ev'ry  age  his  praifes  fing; 

Where'er  the  fun  fliall  rife  or  fet. 

The  nations  fliall  his  praife  repeat. 

%  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  flcy. 
Stands  his  high  throne  of  majefty  ; 
Nor  time,  nor  place  his  pow'r  relLraini 
I.'or  bound  his  univerfal  reign. 

x  Which  of  the  fons  of  4dam  dare, 
Or  angels  with  their  Cod  compare  ? 
His  glories  how  divinely  bright. 
Who  dwells  in  tncreated  light ! 

4  Behold  his  love,  he  floops  to  view 
What  faints  above  and  angtls  do ; 
And  condefcf-nds  yet  more  to  hnow 
U  he  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 

5  From  diifl  and  <;ott?ges  obfcure 

!  His  grace  ciaks  t!»e  humble  pooi-  ; 
Gives  theni  the  honours  of  iiis  fons. 
And  Hts  them  for  their  hciv'nly  throne*. 

6  [A  word  of  hi?  creating  voice. 
Can  make  the  barren  houfc  rejoice 
Though  Saml's  ninety  years  v/cr*  pail, 
'ihc  promii'ufccd  .'s  born  ai  Ii.l1. 

7  With  jcT  the  mother  views  her  Ton, 
And  tells  the  wonders  God  has  doi.'e  : 
Faith  mav  grew  ftrong  whrn  fenfe  defp  .. 
If  n;;iiire'fi:l5;  the  prorniiV  Uj.rj.l 


P     S     A     L     M     .    CXIV,  CXV, 


93 


PSALM     CXIV. 

L'  (D  N  G     M  E  T  R  E. 

IU[ trades  attending  IfrazVs  'Journey. 

1  "XT "THEN   I/raely  freed    from    Pbayaah's 

VV  hand, 

Left  tbc  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 
The  tribts  with  cheerful  homage  own 
I'heir  Kino;,  and  y<<^:/6  was  his  throne. 

1  Acrofs  the  deep  their  journey  lay  -., 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way: 
'Jordan  bchcld  their  march,  and  fled 
With  backward  current  to  his  head. 

3  The  mountains  fliook  like  frighted  fliecp. 
Like  lambs  the  little  hillocks  leap  ; 
Not  Sinai  on  her  bafe  could  ftand , 
Confcious  of  fov'reign  pow'r  at  hand. 

4  What  pow'r  could  make  the  deep  divide ' 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  ? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  ? 

And  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feels  ? 

5  Let  cv'ry  mountain,  ev'ry  flood, 
Retire,  and  know  the  approaching  God, 
The  King  of  Ifrael ;  fee  him  here  : 
Tremble  thou  earth,  adore,  and  fear. 

6  He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns. 
The  rock  to  ftanding  pools  he  turns  ; 
Plints  fpring  with  fcuntains  at  his  v/ord. 
And  fires  and  fcas  confefs  the  Lord. 

PSALM     CXV.        I 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART.      \ 
The    trui    GOD    our    Refuge :    Gr,  Idolatry   re- 
f  roved.  \ 

i'^TOT  to  ourfelves,  wh.o  are  but  dufl, 
-L^    Not  to  ourfelves  is  glory  due. 
Eternal  God,  thou  only  jufl, 
Tiiou  only  gracious,  wife  and  true. 

2  Shine  forth  m  alJ  thy  dreadful  name ; 
Why  fliouid  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Infult  us,  and  to  laife  our  fliame,  [long  ?" 
Say,  "  Where's  the  God  you've  ierv'd  lo 

3  The  God  we  ferve  maintains  his  throne 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  fkies, 
Through  ail  the  turtli  his  will  is  done, 
He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  cries. 

4  But  the  vain  idols  they  adore 
Arefcnfelefs  fhapes  oi'ftone  and  wood  ; 
At  bcft  a  mafs  of  glitt'ring  ore, 

A  fiivcr  faint,  or  golden  god. 


5  [With  eyes  and  ears  they  carve  the  head; 
i  Deaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  blind 

In  vain  are  coftiy  oflF' rings  made, 
I  And  vows  are  fcatter'd  in  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet  were  never  made  to  move. 
Nor  hands  to  fave  when  mortals  pray ; 
Mortals  that  pay  them  fear  or  love. 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  they,  i 

9  O  ^rael,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope, 
Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  reft  ; 
The  Lord  fliall  build  thy  ruins  up, 
And  blefs  the  people  and  the  prieft. 

8  The  dead  no  more  can  fpeak  thy  praifc» 
They  dwell  in  filence  in  the  grave  ; 
But  we  fliall  live  to  fing  thy  grace. 
And  tell  the  world  thy  pow'r  to  favc. 


PARTICULAR  METRE. 

Popifi  Idolatry  reprcved. 

lATOT  to  our  names,  thcu  only  juft  and 
iN  true. 

Not  to  our  worthlefs  names  is  glon,"  due, 
Thy  pow'r  and  grace,  thy  truth  audjudice 

claim 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  fov'reign  name. 
Shine  thro'  the  earth  from  heav'nthy  blefk 

abode,  [your  God  ?" 

Nor  let  the  heathen  fay, "  And  where's 

2  He.av'n   is  thilie  higher   court :    There 

(lands  thy  throne,  [done  : 

And  thro'  the  lower  worlds  thy  will  is 
Our  God   fram'd    all    this    earth,    thefe 

heav'ns  he  fpread,  [made  ; 

But  fools  adore  the  gods  the  ir  hands  Have 
'I'he  kneeling,  croud,  with  locks    devout 

behold  [gold. 

Their  lilver  faviours,  and  their  faints  of 

3  [Vaiu  are  thofe  artful  fiiapea  of  eyes  and 

cars, 

The  molten  Image  neither  fees  nor  hears ; 

Their  hands  are  helplefs,  nor  their  feet 
can  move,  [pow'r,  nor  love  ! 

They  have  no  fpeech,  nor  thought,  nor 

Yet  lottifli  mortals  make  their  long  com- 
plaints [faints. 

To  their  deaf  idols,  and  their  movelefs 

4  The  rich  have  flatues  well  adorn'd  with 

gold  :  [mould, 

The  poor  content  with  gods  of  coarfer 
With  tools  of  iron  carve  the  fenfelcfs  flock, 
Lopt  from  a  tree,  or  broken  from  ^  rock: 


94 


PSALM 


CXVI,  CXVII. 


People  and  prieft  drive  on  the  folemntxade 
And  truft  the  gods  that  fa\v8  and  hammers 
made. 

5  Be  heav'n  and  earth  amaz'd  !  'Tis  hard 

to  fay  [they. 

Which  is  more  ftupid,  or  tlicir  gods  or 
O  Ifrad,   truft  the  Lord  :  He  hears  and 

fees,  [peace : 

He  knows  thy  forrows,  and  rcftores  thy 
His   worlhip  does  a   thoufand    comforts 

yield,  [flileld. 

He  is  thy    he!p^  and   he  thine  heav'nly 

6  In  God  we  truft  ;  our  impious  foes  ia  vain 
-Attempt  our  ruin,  and  oppofc  his  rtign  ; 
Had   they  prevaii'd,  darkncfs  had  clos'd 

our  days,  [pr^iife  : 

And  death  and  filence  had  forbid  his 
But  we  are  fav*d,and  live:  Let  fongsarifc 
And  Zicn  blefs  the  God  that  built  the  fkies 


PSALM     CXVL 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

Rtccvery  from  Sukneft. 

1  T  LOVE  the  Lord :  He  heard  my  cries 
A     And  pity'd  ev'ry  groan  : 

Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rife, 
I'll  haften  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  he  Lord  ;  he  bow*d  his  ear, 

And  chas'd  my  griefs  away  ; 
O  let  my  htart  no  more  dcfpair, 


COMMON  METRE. 
Vcr.  i: 


SECOND  FAR'T 
&c. 


"VV'hile  I  have  breath  to 


pray 


3  My  flefh  declin*d,my  fpirits  fell. 

And  I  drew  near  the  dead, 
While  inward  pangs,  and  fears  of  liell, 
Perplex'd  my  wakeful  head. 

4  "  My  God,  I  cry'd,  thy  fervant  fave, 

'•  Thou  etcr  good  and  juft  ; 
"  -^^'7  pow'r  can  refcue  from  the  grave, 
"  Thy  pow'r  is  all  my  truft. 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  fore  diftrcft, 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  ; 
Return,  my  fuul,  to  God  thy  reft, 
For  thou  haft  known  bis  love. 

4  My  God  hath  fav'd  my  foul  from  death. 
And  dry'd  my  falling  tears  ; 
Now  to  his  praife  I'U  fpend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaning  years. 


Fotvs  made  in  TrztibU,  paid  in  the  Church;  Or, 
Publick  Thafiktfor  private  Deliverance. 

I   TTTHAT  flAall  I  render  to  my  God 
VV        For  all  his  kindnefs  fliown  ! 
Mv  feet  fiiall  vifit  thine  abode. 
My  fongs  addrefs  thy  throne. 

1  Among  the  faints  that  fill  thine  houfe. 
My  ofTrings  fUall  be  paid  ; 
There  fiiall  my  zeal  perfi)rm  the  vows 
My  foul  in  anguifh  made. 

3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Thou  ever  blefled  God  ! 
How  dear  thy  fervants  in  thy  fight ! 
How  precious  is  their  blood  1 

4  How  happy  all  thy  fervants  arc  ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,  which  thou  haft  made  thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 

4  Now  I  am  ihine,  for  ever  th'nc. 
Nor  fliall  my  purpofe  move  ;. 
Thy  hand  hath  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain. 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 
6  Here  in  fhy  courts  1  leave  my  vow. 
And  thy  rich  grace  record  ; 
Witncfs  ye  faints  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forfake  the  Lord. 


PSALM     CXVII. 

COMMON     METRE. 

Praife  to  COD  from  aU  Nations. 

I  /^  ALL  ye  nations,  praife  the  Lord, 
V-/      Each  with  a  dift"*rcut  tongue; 
la  ev'ry  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  Jiis  name  be  fung. 

%  His  mercy  reigns  through  ev'ry  land  ; 
Proclaim  his  grace  abroad  ; 
For  ever  firm  his  truth  fliall  ftand  ; 
Praife  ve  the  faithful  God. 


LONG     METRE. 
I'C'ROM  a'l  that  dwell  below  the  (kios 
A     Let  the  Creator's  praife  arife  : 
Let  t^ie  Redeemer's  name  be  fung 
Through  ev'ry  land,  by  ev'ry  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies.  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  : 
Thy  praife  fliall  found  from  fliore  to  flior^ 
Till  fuds  ihaU  riic  and  fct  ao  more. 


PSALM 


cxvm. 


95 


SHORT     METRE, 
r  'T^HY  name,  almighty  Lord, 

X       Shall  found  thro*  diftant  lands 
Great  is  thy  grace,  andfure  thy  word  ! 
Thy  truth  for  ever  Hands. 

a  Far  be  thine  honour  fpread, 
And  long  thy  praife  endure, 
'Till  morning  light  and  ev'ning  ihadc 
Shall  be  eichang'd  no  more. 


PSALM 

COMMON  METRE. 
Ver.  6 


CXVIIL 

FIRST  PART. 
-15- 

Deliverance  from  a  Tumult. 

1   THHE  Lord  appears  ray  helper  bow, 
-L       Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
What  all  the  fons  of  earth  can  do, 
Since  heav'n  affords  its  aid. 
4  'Tis  fafer.  Lord,  to  hope  in  thee. 
And  have  my  God  my  friend, 
Than  truft  in  men  of  high  degree, 
And  on  their  truth  depend. 

3  I^ike  bets  my  foes  befet  me  round, 

A  large  and  angry  fwarm  ; 
But  I  fhall  all  their  rage  confound 
By  thine  almighty  arm. 

4  'Tis  through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  Arong, 

In  him  my  lips  rejoice  ; 
While  his  falvation  is  fey  fong. 
How  cheerful  is  my  voice ! 
=  5  Like  angry  bees  they  girt  me  round  ; 
When^God  appears  they  fly  : 
So  burning  thorns  with  crackling  found 
Make  a  fierce  blaze  and  die. 

6  Joy  to  the  faints,  and  peace  belongs  ; 
The  Lord  protecls  their  days  : 
Let  Ifrael  tune  immortal  fougs 
To  his  almighty  grace. 

COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  1 7 21. 

Publkl  Praife  for  Deliverance  from  Death. 

I T    ORD,  thou  haft  heird  thy  fervant  cry, 
JLi     And  refcu'd  from  the  grave  ; 
Now  iliall  he  live  :   (and  none  can  die, 
If  God  refolve  to  fave.) 

X  Thy  praife  more  conftant  than  before, 
Shall  fill  his  daily  brcat?. ; 
Tliy  hand,  that  hath  chaftis'd  him  fore, 
Defends  Liai  fUii  from  death. 


Open  the  gates  of  Zicn  now, 

For  we  fliall  worfliip  there. 
The  houfe  where  all  the  righteous  go. 

Thy  mercy  to  declare. 

Among  th'  affemblies  of  thy  faints 
Our  thankful  voice  we  raife  ; 

There  we  have  told  thee  our  complaint»y 
And  there  we  fpeak  thy  praife. 


COMMON  METRE.      THIRD  PART 

Ver.  22,  23. 

CHRIST  the  Poundation  of  his  Church. 

BEHOLD  the  furc  foundation  ftonc 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays. 
To  build  our  heav'nly  hopes  upoo, 
And  his  eternal  praife. 

Chofen  of  God,  to  finners  dear, 
And  faints  adore  the  name. 

They  truft  their  wholi  falvation  here, 
Nor  fliall  they  fuff.r  Ciime. 

The  fooliili  builders,  fcribe  and  priell, 

Reje^St  it  with  difdain  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  tl>e  church  fliall  reft. 

And  env)  rage  in  vaiu. 

Wbat  though  the  gates  of  hell  withftood. 
Yet  muft  this  building  rife  ; 

'Tis  thy  own  work,  almi.ghty  God, 
And  vond'rous  in  our  eyes. 


COMMON  METRE.    PO UR  TH  PAR  T 

Ver.  24,  2j,  26. 

Hcfanna  :  the    lord's    Day  :    Or,    Christ's 
Refiirre^ion  and  our  Salrjaiioa. 

I  'T^HIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

L       He  calls  the  hours  his  own  ; 

Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  gladj 

And  praife  furrouud  the  throne. 

To-day  he  rofe  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan  s  empire  fell  ; 
To-d^y  the  faints  his  triumphs  fpread, 

And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

Hofanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  Dai-id's  holy  Son  : 
Kel-p  us,  O  Lordj'defcend  and  bring 

Salvation  from,  thy  throne. 
Ekft  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  mcflagcs  of  grace  ; 
Who  comes  in  God  his  Father's  name 

To  fave  our  linlul  race. 


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PSALM 


CXIX. 


5  Hofanna  in  the  higheft  drains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raifc  ; 
The  higheft  hcav'ns,in  wliich  he  rcigus, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  j)raifc. 

SHORT     METRE. 
Vcr.  22 a;. 

An  Hofanna  for  the  lord's  Day  :    Or ,  A  neiv 
Song  of  Salvation  l>y  CHRIST. 

I   QEE  what  a  living  Stone 
O  The  builders  did  rcfufe  ; 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  cliurch  thereon. 
In  fpite  of  envious  Je-us. 
1  The  Scribe  and  angry  Prieft 
Rejcdt  thine  only  Son  ; 
Yet  on  this  Rock  Hiail  S/V/i  reft, 
As  the  chief  corncr-ftone. 

3  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine. 
And  wond'rous  in  our  eyes  ; 

This  day  declares ^it  all  divine, 
This  day  ^\<XJefui  rife. 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day 
That  our  Redeemer  made; 

Let  us  rejoice,  and  fing,  and  pray  ; 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hofanna  to  the  King 
Of  Djt/V's  royal  blood  ; 

Bk'fs  him  ye  faints  :   He  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

6  We  blefs  thine  holy  word 
Which  all  this  grace  difplay*  ; 

And  oQVr  on  th-ne  ultar.  Lord, 
Our  Sacrifice  of  prnife. 


Let  the  v'hole  church  addrefs  their  King 
With  hearts  of  joy,  and  fongs  of  praifc. 


L  O  N  G     M  E  T  R  E.  j 

Ver.   22 27.  i 

An  Jlvfunna  for  the  lord's  Day  :    Or,  A  tinv, 
Son 'J  of  Salvation  /•ji  CHKlST.  \ 

3    T    O  !  what  a  glorions  Corner-ftone      \ 
X_J   The  J^rcifi  builder:;  did  rcfufe  :       i 
But  God  hath  built  liIs  cl.urch  thereon, 
In  fpite  of  envy  and  the  Jt'cvi. 

2  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  divine, 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  c^;cs  ; 
This  is  the  day  that  provei,  it  thine. 
The  day  that  faw  cur  Saviour  rife. 

3  Sinners  rejoice  and  faints  be  glad; 
Hofanna,  let  his  name  be  Mtft  : 

A  thoufand  honours  on  his  htid. 
With  peace  and  light,  and  glory  reft  ! 

4  In  God's  own  name  he  ccmts  to  bring 
.'S^Ivatioft  10  cur  dying  race  ; 


PSALM     CXIX. 

\  I  have  coUedtd  and  difpofed  the  mofl  ufeful 
verfes  ofthit  Pfalm  under  eighteen  different  beadi, 
and  formed  a  divine  fong  npen  each  of  tb<.m.  IBut 
tic  'oerfes  ere  much  tranfpofedy  to  attain  fome  de- 
'grcr  of  connexion.  In  feme  places  ^n:ong  the  iiords, 
law,  commands,  judgments^  teftimonie^,  / 
h.-.ve  ufid  gofpel,  word,  grace,  truth,  prom- 
ilcS,  &C.  at  more  agreeable  to  the  N^exv  'Ttjia- 
m<>itt  and  the  common  language  of  Chrifians,  and 
it  equally  anfzvers  the  deftgn  of  the  Pfalmif, 
zv/jiih  ivas  to  recommend  the  holy  fcripture.^ 

COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 
The  Bltffednefi  of  Saints,  and Alfery  (.f  Sinners. 

Ver.    I,  2,  3- 
I   T)LEST  are  the  undefil'd  in  heart, 
x3     Whofe  ways  are  right  and  clean  ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 
But  fly  from  ev'ry  fin, 
a  Bkft«irethe  men  that  keep  thy  word, 

And  pra<^ife  thy  commands  ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  feck  the  Lord 
-Vndferve  thee  with  their  hands. 
Ver.   165. 

3  Great  is  tiieir  peace  wiio  love  thy  law  ; 

How  firm  their  fouls  abide  ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
'i'htir  fteady  feet  afide. 
rer.  6. 

4  Tlicn  fhall  my  heart  have  inward  joy. 

And  keep  my  face  from  Ihamc, 
Wiien  all  thy  f^atutes  I  obey, 
And  honour  all  thy  name. 
Ver.   21,'  118. 

5  But  haughty  finners  God  will  hate, 
The  proud  fliall  die  accurft  ; 

The  fonaof  falfliood  and  deceit 
Are  trodden  to  the  duft. 
Ver.  119,  1 5 J. 
S  Vile  as  the  drofs  the  wicked  arc  : 
And  thole  that  leave  thy  ways 
Shall  fee  falvaticn  from  afar. 
But  never  taftc  thy  grace. 


COMMON  ME'iRE.    SECOND  PART 

Secret  D<rjotton  and  fpiritual-mindednefs  :    Or 

dnfant  Converfe  'uith  COD. 

Ver.   147,  SS- 

I  nr^O  thee,  before  the  dawning  light 

X       My  gracious  God,,!  pray  ; 
I  meditate  thy  nume  by  night, 
Ai-.u  keep  thy  law  by  day. 


PSALM 


CXIX. 


97 


Fir.  8 1. 

S  My  fpirit  faints  to  fee  thy  grace. 
Thy  promifc  bears  me  up  : 
And  while  falvation  long  delays, 
Thy  word  fupports  my  hope. 

rcr.  164. 

J  Seven  times  a-day  I  lift  my  hands, 
And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee  ; 
TIiv  righteous  providence  demands 
Repeated  praifc  from  me. 

Vcr.  62. 

4  When  midnight  darknefs  veils  the  fkles 
I  call  thy  works  to  mind  ; 
My  thought*  in  warm  devotion  rife. 
And  fweet  acceptance  find. 


COMMON  METRE.      rHIRD  PART. 

ProfsJJions  of  Sincerity,  Repentance  and   Obedi- 
ence. 

y^r.  57,  60. 

t'T^HOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God, 
X.      Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
Mv  heart  n\akes  h.irte  t'  obey  thy  word 
And  fuffers  no  delay. 

Ver.  30,  14. 

1  I  choofe  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 
And  glory  in  my  choice  : 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  fo  rejoice. 

3  The  teflimonies  of  thy  grace, 

I  fet  before  mine  eyes  ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  flrcngtli, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

Ver.  59. 

4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways, 
Then  turn  tny  feet  to  thy  comr^ands, 
And  trull  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

Ver.  94,  114- 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine,  , 

O  lave  thy  ftrrvant.  Lord, 
Thou  art  my  lliidd,  my  hiding  place, 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 
Ver.   H2. 

<)  Thou  haftinclln'd  this  heart  of  mine 
Thy  ftatutes  to  fulfil  ; 
And  thus  'till  mortal  life  fhall  end 
Would  I  perform  thy  vriil. 

I 


COMMON  METRE.    FOURTH  PART 

InJlruSiiont  from   Scripture. 
Ver.  9. 

iTTOW  fliall    the   young  fecure   their 
XJ.         hearts. 

And  guard  their  lives  from  fin  ; 
Thy  word  the  choicefk  rule  imparts 
To  keep  the  confcience  clean. 
Ver,  150. 
a  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 
It  fpreads  fuch  hght  abroad. 
The  meaneft  fouls  inftrucflion  find. 
And  raife  their  thoughts  to  God. 
Ver.   105. 

3  Tis  like  the  fun,  a  heav'nlylight 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 
Ver.  99,   100. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care. 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  w^ifcr  than  their  teachers  are, 
And  better  know  the  Lord. 
Ver.   104,  113- 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wife  ; 

I  hate  the  finner's  road  ; 
1  hnte  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  nie. 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 
Ver.  89,  90,  91. 

6  [The  Harry  heav'ns  thy  rule  obey. 

The  earth  maintains  htr  place  ; 
And  thefe  thy  fervants  night  and  day 
Thy  (kill  and  pow'r  exprefs. 

7  But  ftill  thy  lav.-  and  gofpel.  Lord, 

Have  lellbns  more  divine ; 
Not  earth  flands  firmer  than  thy  word. 
Nor  ftars  fo  nobly  fliine.] 
Vir.    160,   140,  9,   116. 

8  Thy  word  is  everlafiing  truth  ,' 
How  pure  is  cv'ry  page  ! 

That  holy  book  fliall  guide  our  youilii 
And  well  fupport  our  age. 


COMMON  METRE.       FIFTH  PAP.  T. 

Delight  in  Scripture  :    Or,  tie    IVcrd  uf_   ut-iiJ 
divelling  in  us. 
Ver.  97. 
i/^   HOW  I  love  thy  holy  lav/, 
V_/     'Tis  daily  my  delight  ; 
And  thence  mv  meditations  dra.Vf- 
Diviue  advice  by  night. 
Ver.   148. 
2  !My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 
'i'o  meditate  tliy  word  ; 
My  foul  with  longing  melts  av.':;y 
To  hear  thy  gofpel,  Lc^rd. 


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PSALM 


CXIX. 


3  How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  engage  ! 

How  well  employ  my  tongue  ! 
And  in  my  tirefome  pilgrimage, 
Yields  me  an  heavenly  fong. 
Fir.  19,  103. 

4  Am:I  aftranger,  or  at  home  ? 

'Tis  my  perpetual  feaft ; 
Not  honey  dropping  from  the  comb, 
So  mueh  delights  rtiy  tafte. 
rer.   72,   lar- 

5  No  treafures  fo  enrich  the  mind  ; 

Nor  fhall  thy  word  be  fold 
For  loa4s  of  diver  well  rcfin'd, 
Nor  heaps  of  choiceft  gold. 
rer.  7.8,  49,  175. 

6  When  nature  fmks,  and  Ipirits  droop, 

Thy  promifes  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  fupport  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  pralic. 


Nor  lead  a  flep  beyond  the  grarc  ; 
But  thine  condu(5l  to  heav'n. 

3  I're  fcen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfcdlion  here  below ; 
How  {hort  the  pow'rs  of  nature  fall. 
And  can  no  further  go. 

4  Yet  men  would  fain  bejuft  with  God, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wrouglu 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad, 
Extend  to  ev'ry  thought. 

5  In  vain  wc  boa  ft  perfection  hcFC, 

While  fin  defiles  our  frame. 
And  (Inks  our  virtues  down  fo  far 
They  Icarce  dcfcrvetht*«ame. 

6  Our  faith  and  love,  and  ev'ry  grace. 

Fall  far  below  thy  word  ; 
But  pcrte<5l  truth  and  righteoufncfs 
Dwell  onlv  with  the  Lord. 


COMMON  METRE.       SIXTH  PART. 

Holinefs  and  Comfort  from  the  TV'orJ. 
Vcr.   1Z3. 
xT    ORD,  I  eftecm  thy  judgments  right, 
JLi  And  all  thy  ftatutts  juft ; 
Thence  1  lauiutiiin  a  conltaut  fight 
Vv^ith  ev'ry  {latt'ring  lufl. 
P'ir.  97,  9. 
a  Thy  precc;ViE  often  I  furvey : 
I'kecp  thy  law  in  fight, 
Through  all  the  buliucfs  of  the  day. 
1  o  form  my  aiSlions  right. 
Fcr.  62. 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  filence  cries, 
'  "  Hovv-  fvvcet  thy  comfort. s  be  •,'* 
My  thoughts  In  holy  wonder  rife, 

And  bring  their  thanks  to  thcc  : 
P'er.   162. 

4  And  when  myfpirit  drinks  her  fill. 

At  fomc  good  word  of  thine. 
Not  mighty  men  that  fliarc  thefpoil 
Have  joys  compared  to  mine. 

COMMON  METRE.  SEFENTII  PART. 

Jm^crfeftlon    of    Nature,    arj    PafcSisr.    of 
Stri^li:re. 

Vef.  96,  paraph rnfcd. 
xT    ET  all  the  Heathen  writers  join 
1  i     To  form  one  pcrfc<fl  booV, 
Great  God!  if  once  eompar'd  withrhine, 
How  mean  their  wiltings  look  ! 

a  Not  the  moil  perfedl  rules  they  gave 
Cv^ld  facw  o:ic  fua  forgiv'n. 


COMMON  METRE.     EIGHTH PAR-7 

Th:  Word  cf  OOD  is  th  Saint's  Portion  :    Or 
Tbe  Ex^elI<Ttcy  atsd  Variefy  of  Scripture. 

Ver.  in,  pr.raphraftd. 

iT    ORDJhnvemadethy  wordmychoi'-" 
A-i     My  lading  heritage  ; 
There  fliall  my  noblefl  pow'rs  rejoice, 
My  wr.rmefl:  thot^ghts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  hift'ries  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  fight, 
While  through  the  prcmifes  I  rove, 
With  ever  frcfli  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown. 

Where  fprings  of  life  arife, 
Seeds  of  immortal  biifs  are  fown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  T!ic  heft  relief  that  mourners  have. 

It  makes  ourforrows  blcft  : 
Our  fairell  hopes  beyond  the  graVc, 
And  our  eternal  rePc. 

C0A4M0N  METRE.     NINTH  PA  I?: 

Dejirc    of  Knozvledge  :    Or,   Tke    Tc-i:.lii:^ 
the  S/>irit  iv'.tb  tiu-  IVud. 
Ver.  64,  68,  18. 
I'T^HY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lcrd, 
X       How  good  thy  v/orks  apper  r  ! 
Open  mine  eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  fee  thy  wonders  theie. 
f'er,  73,  17.5. 
2  My  heart  was  fafliion'd  by  thy  hand, 
My  ftrvicc  is  thy  d-je, 


PSALM 


CXIX. 


99 


O  make  thy  fcrvant  underftand 

The  duties  he  muft  do. 
Vcr,  19. 
Since  I'm  a  ftrangcr  here  below, 

Let  not  thy  path  be  hid, 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  fliould  go, 

And  be  my  conftant  guide. 
Vcr.  z6. 
When  I  confefs'd  my  wand'ring  ways, 

Thou  heard'ft  my  foul  complain  ; 
Gr^nt  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace, 

Or  I  fliall  ftray  again. 
rer.  33,  34, 
If  God  to  me  his  ftatutes  fliew. 

And  licav'uly  truth  impart, 
His  work  forever  I'll  purlue, 
'     His  law  fliall  rule  my  heart. 

k'er.  50,  71. 
This  was  my  comfort  when  1  bore 

Variety  of  grief ; 
It  made  me  learn  thy  word  the  more, 

And  fly  to  that  relief. 

[In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now  ; 

I'll  ne'er  forget  thy  law. 
Nor  let  that  blelTcd  gofpel  g© 

Whence  all  my  hopes  I  draw. 

When  I  have  learnt  my  Father's  will, 
I'll  teach  the  wofld  his  ways ; 

My  thaakful  lips  infpir'd  with  zeal 
Shall  loud  pronounce  his  praife.] 


COMMON  METRE.     TENTH  PART. 
Pleading  the  Promifes. 
Ver.  38,  49- 
I   "OEHOLD  thy  v/ajting  fervant,  Lord, 
Jj     Devoted  to  thy  fear  ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 
Ftr.  41,  58,  107. 
i  Haft  thou  not  fcnt  falvation  down, 
And  promis'd  quick'ning  grace  ? 
Doth  not  my  heart  addrcfs  thy  throne.^ 
And  yet  thy  love  delays. 
Fer.  123,  42. 

3  Mine  eyes  for  thy  falvation  fail ; 

O  bear  thy  fervant  up  ; 
Nor  let  the  fcoffing  lips  prevail, 
Who  dare  reproach  my  hope. 
Fi^r.  49,  74. 

4  Didft  thou  not  raife  my  faith,  O  Lord? 

Then  let  thy  truth  appear  : 
Saints  fliall  rejoice  innvy  reward, 
And  truft  as  well  xa  ieiir. 


COMMON  METRE.    ELEVENTH 

PART. 

Ver.  5,  33. 

Breathing  after  Holincfs. 

O  That  the  Lord  v,ould  guide  my  waySj 
To  keep  his  flatutes  fiill ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will  I 
Ver.  19. 
O  fend  thy  fpirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ! 
Nor  let  my  tonji^e  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  a6t  the  liar's  part, 
Fer.  37,  36. 
From  vanity  turn  olF  my  eyes 

Let  no  corrupt  defign. 
Nor  covetous  defires  arife 
Within  this  foul  of  mine. 
Fer.  133. 
\  Order  my  footfteps  by  thy  word. 
And  make  my  heart  fincere  ; 
Let  fin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conference  clear 
Fer.  176. 
■  My  foul  hath  gone  too  far  aflray, 
My  feet  too  often  flip  ; 
Yet  unce  I've  not  forgot  thy  way, 
Reftore  thy  wand'ring  fliecp. 
Ver.  35. 
)  Make  me  to  walk  in  ihy  commands ; 
'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head  or  heart,  or  hands,. 
OfFcnd  againft  my  Gcd. 


COMMONMETRE,  TWELFTHPART 
Breathing  after  Ccmfort  and  Deliverance, 
Ver.  153. 
I  'l^/TY  God,  confider  my  diftrefs, 
jlVX     Let  mercy  plead  my  caufe ; 
Though  I  have  finn'd  againft  thy  grace> 
I  can't  forget  thy  laws. 

Fer.  39,  116. 

a  Forbid,  forbid  the  fliarp  reproach, 
Which  I  fo  juftly  fear  ; 
Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
Nor  let  my  fliame  appear. 
Fer.  12Z,  135. 

3  Be  thou  a  furety,  Lord,  for  me, 

Nor  let  the  proud  opprefs, 
But  make  thy  waiting  fervant  fee 
The  iliiuings  of  thy  face. 
Fer.  82. 

4  Mine  eyes  with  expet^ation  fail, 

My  heart  within  me  cries, 
IVhen  -will  the  Lord  his  truth  fulfl, 
And  make  my  comforti  rife  ? 


lOO 


PSALM 


CXIX. 


Ter.   13  a. 
5  Look  down  upon  my  forrow?,  Lord, 
And  fhew  thy  grace  the  fame, 
Aa  thou  art  ever  wont  t'  afford 
To  thofe  that  love  thy  name. 


COMMON  METRE 

PARr. 

Holy  Ftar  qni  tender ncfi  cf  Confiitnie. 
Ver.  10. 


Ker.  so. 
This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy  " 

When  new  diftrefs  begins  ; 
I  read  thy  word,  I  run  thy  way, 
And  hate  my  /ormer  fins. 
rer.  9a. 
rniMrEENrH  j^  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  deh'ght 
When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 
My  foul,  oppreft  with  forrow's  wei| 
Had  funk  amongft  the  dead. 

y,r.  75. 


'  '\T7'^'^^  my  whole  heart  IVe  fought  j  I  know  thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  right 
V  V       O  let  me  never  ftray    [thy  face,  Though  they  may  fcem  feverc  ; 


From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace, 
Kor  tread  the  finners  way. 
Fir.    II. 
a  Tky  word  I've  hid  within  my  heart, 
To  keep  my  confcience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlafting  guard 
From  ev'ry  riling  fin, 

Ver.  63,  53,  158. 
2  I'm  a  companion  of  the  faints, 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord  ; 
My  forrows  rife,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  tranfgrefs  thy  word. 
Ftr.  161,  16.3. 

4  While  finners  do  thy  gofpel  wrong, 

My  fpirit  ftands  in  awe  ; 
My  foul  abhors  a  lying  tongue. 
But  loves  thy  righteous  law. 
Ftr.  161,   120. 

5  My  heart  with  facred  rcv'rcnce  hears 

The  threat'nings  of  thy  word  ; 
^ly  flefli  with  holy  trembling  fears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 
Fer.  166,  174. 

6  My  God,  I  long,  I  hope,  I  wait 

For  thy  falvation  ftill ; 
While  thy  whole  law  is  my  delight. 
And  I  obey  thy  will. 


The  fharpeft  fufT'rings  I  endure 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 
Fer.  67. 

Before  I  knew  thy  chaft'ningrod, 
My  feet  were  apt  to  ftray  : 

But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 


COMMON  METRE.     FOUJ^TEENTII 
PART.  '4 

Sentjit  cf  AJliSiiaus,  and  Support  andtr  them: 

Ver.  153,  81,  82. 

I /CONSIDER  all  my  forrows,  Lord, 
V><      And  thy  deliv'rancc  fend  ; 
My  foul  for  thy  falvation  faints  ; 
^\'^lcn  will  my  troubles  cud  .' 

Vtr.  -}!. 
a  Yet  have  I  found  'tis  good  for  me 
To  bear  my  father's  rod  ; 
Afni<5lfons  make  mc  learn  thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  Gcd. 


iCOM.  METRE.     FIFTEENTH  PART 

I  Holy  RefolutioHS. 

I  Ver.  93. 

\^f\  THAT  thy  ftatutes  ev'ry  hour 
j  V^     Might  dwell  upon  my  mind  ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quick'ning  pow'r. 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 
Fer.  15,   16. 
a  To  meditate  thy  precepts.  Lord, 
Shall  be  my  fwect  employ  ; 
My  foul  fliall  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 
Fcr.   31. 
3  How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands. 
If  thou  my  heart  difcharge 
From  fin  and  Satan  s  hateful  chains, 
And  fet  my  feet  at  large. 
Fer.   13,   46. 
My  lips  with  courage  fliall  declare 

J  hy  ftatutes  and  thy  name  ;       [hear, 
I'll  fptak  thy  word,  though  kings  Qiould 
Nor  yield  to  iinful  fhajne. 
Fer.  61,  69,   7c. 
Let  bands  of  perfccutors  rife 

To  rob  me  of  my  right, 
Let  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies, 
Tiiy  law  is  my  delight. 
Fer.   115. 
Depart  from  me,  ye  wicked  race, 
Whofe  hands  and  hearts  are  ill ; 
I  love  my  God,  I  love  his  wiys, 
And  iiiuft  obev  his  will. 


PSALM 


cxx. 


1 01 


COM.  METRE.     SIXTEENTH  PART. 
Praytr  for  quicVning  Grate . 

Vcr.  25»_37- 

MY  foHl  lies  cleaving  to  the  dufl : 
Lord  give  me  life  divine  ; 
From  vain  defires  and  ev'ry  luft 
Turn  oflf  thefe  eyes  of  mine. 

2  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace 
To  fpeed  me  in  thy  way, 
Left  I  ihould  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  aflray. 

P'^er.  107. 
i  When  fere  afflidlions  prcfs  me  down, 
I  need  ihy  quick'ning  pow'rs  ; 
Thy  word  that  I  have  refted  on 
Shall  help  my  he&Vieft  hours. 
r«r.  156,  40. 

4  Are  not  thy  mercies  fovc reign  fiill, 

And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 
"Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heav'nly  road  ? 

r--r.   159,  40. 

5  Does  not  my  heart  tliy  precepts  love, 

And  long  to  fee  thy  face  ?    ^ 
And  yet  how  flow  iiiy  fpirit*  move 
Without  eniiv'ning  grace  ! 

^er.   95. 

6  Then  fliaJl  I  love  thy  gofpcl  more. 

And  ne'er  forget  thy  word. 
When  I  have  felt  its  quick'ttingpowV 
To  draw -ine  near  the -Lotxl';''  ' 


L.  METRE.    SEVENTEENTH  PART. 

Courage  and  Perfevennce  under   Perfecuiiqa  : 
Or.,   Grace  fiining  in  DijfuuUiii  UJid  Trials. 

Ver.  143,  aS. 
I'lTTHEN  pain  and  anguifh  feize  me, 
VV  Lord, 

A\\  my  fupport  is  from  thy  word  : 
?vly  foul  diSblvts  for  heavluefs  ; 
Uphold  me  with  thy  flrength'iiing  grace. 
I'cr.  51,  69,  no. 
a  The  proud  have  framed  their  fcofFsand  lies, 
They  watch  my  feet  with  eavious  ejrts, 
And  tempt  my  foul  to  fnares  and  lin  ; 
Yet  thy  commands  I  ne'ei-  decHi^e.  - 

F:r.   161,  78. 
3  They  hate  me,  Lord,  without  a  caui'c, 
They  hate  to  fee  me  love  tiiylav/s  ;■ 
But  i  will  trufc  and  fear  thy.  nii."!?, 
'Till  pride  and  malice  die  with  iiiawic. 


LONG  METRE.    LAST  PART. 

Saniiified  AJliiilons  :  Or,  Delight  in  the  Wcri 
of  GOD. 

Ver.  67,  59. 

I'pATHER,  I  blefs  thy  gentle  hand  ; 
A  How  kind  was  thy  chafUfing  rod, 
That  forc'd  my  confcience  to  a  Hand, 

'  And  brought  my  wand'ring  foul  to  God  \ 

a  Foolifh  and  vain  I  went  aftray. 
Ere  I  had  felt  thy  fcourges,  Lord, 
I  left  my  guide,  and  loft  my  way. 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 
Ver.   71.  ' 

3  "Tis  good  for  me  to  bear  the  yoke. 
For  pride  is  apt  to  rife  and  fwell ; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  father's  ftroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  ftatuteswclL 

Ver.  7a. 

4  The  law  that  iflvies  from  thy  niouth 
'Shall  raife'my  cheerful,  pafilons  more 
Than  all'the  treafures  of  the  South, 
Or  Weftern  hills  of  golden  ore. 

•       Vtr.'jl..    - 

5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 
Thy  fpirit  foi-m'd  my  fouLwithin^ 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wond'rous  naruCj. 
And  guard  me  fafefrom  death  and.iin.  -^  ' 

Ver:  74^.  ,     - 

6  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 
At  my  falvatioH  fliall  rejoice  ; 

For  I  have  hoped  in  thy  word, 
And  made  thy  grace  thy  only  choice. 


P  S  A  L  M     CXX. 

CGMiMON  METRE, 
Complaint  of  quar relfoiue  Niighboiirs  :    Or^  A 

devout  ivijt  for  Peace. 
i^HOU  God  of  love,  thou  «ver  bkft, 
X       Piiymv  fuiF'ring'ftate  ; 
When'  tv2t  thoii  fet  my  foul  at  reft 
From  lips'that  love  deceit  !    ' 

a  Hard  lot  of  mine  !  my  Uay^,ar(^.c3||:';  ..^ 
Among  the  fons  of  fcn'fe,  ' '  "  " 
Who fe  never  ceafing  brawiiaigs  wa.ric 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

3  O  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place, 

Kow  wovild  V  choofe  to  dwell 

In  feme  wide-Jonelome  wild<?rnefsi 

And  leave  theftJ'gatesof  hell } 

4  Pcaceis  the  blefllng  that  Ifeek,  ■ 

Kow  lovely  are  its  charms '! 

I  am  for  peace;  but  when  i  fpeak, 

They  all  declare  f©ra>4«»>E  ' 

z 


IQS 


P    S.  A    L    M 


CXXI. 


5  New  paflions  flill  their  fouls  erfgage. 

And  keep  their  malice  ftroug. 
What  fliall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage 
O  thou  devouring  tongue  I 

6  Should  burning  arrows  fmite  thee  thro' 

Stridt  jufticc  would  approve  ; 
Sat  I  had  rather  fpire  my  foe, 
And  mch  his  heart  with  love. 

PSALM     CXXI. 

LONG  METRE. 
Divine  ProU{iii>>*. 
iT  TPto  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
kJ    Th'  eternal  hills  beyond  the  fkies  ; 
Thence  all  her  help  my  foul  derives  ; 
There  my  almighty  refuge  live». 

1  He  lives  ;  the  cverlafting  God, 
Thatbuilt  the  world,  that  fpread  the  flood 
The  heav'us  with  all  their  hofts  he  made 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  out  feet,  he  guards  our  way 
His  morning  f miles  blefe  all  the  day  ; 
He  fpreads  the  ev'nlng  veil,  and  keeps 
The  fiicnt  tours  while  If  rati  flceps. 

4  IJraely  a  name  divinely  bleft, 
May  rife  fecure,  fccurely  reft  ; 
Thy  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  flumber  nor  furprize. 

J  No  fun  fhall  fmite  thy  head  by  day, 
Hot  the  pale  moon  with  fickly  ray 
Shall  blaft  thy  couch  ;  no  babful  ftar 
I>^:  his  malignant  £re  fo  far. 

6  Should  earth  and  hcU  with  malice  limrn, 
Still  them  fluiltgo,  and  ftill  return 
Safe  in  tb«  Lord  !  his  hcav'nly  care 
Defeads  thy  life  from  ev'ry  faare. 

7  On  thee  foul  fpirits  have  no  pow'r  ; 
And  in  thy  laft  departing  hour 
Angels,  that  trace  the  airy  road, 
Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God 

COMMON     METRE. 

Frtferxatien  by  Day  and  Night. 
j'TPO  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 
X       There  all  my  hopes  are  laid  ; 
Tke  Xx>rd  that  built  the  earth  and  fkics 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

a  Their  feet  fhall  never  Aide  to  fall, 
Whom  he  dcfigns  to  keep  ; 
His  ear  attends  the  foftcft  call ; 
His  eye*  c«a  fitvcr  (kcp. 


3  He  will  fuftain  our  weakeft  pow'rs, 

With  his  almighty  arm, 
And  watch  our  moft  unguarded  hours 
Againft  furprizing  harm. 

4  Ifrael  rejoice,  and  reft  fecure, 

Thv  keeper  is  the  Lord  ; 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  pow'r 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

5  Nor  fcorching  fun,  nor  fickly  moon, 

Shall  have  his  leave  to  fmite  ; 
He  fliiclds  thy  head  from  buruiag  noon, 
From  blading  damps  at  night. 

6  He  guards  thy  foul,  he  keeps  thy  breath, 

Where  thickeft  dangers  come  ; 
Go  and  return,  fecure  from  death. 
Till  God  commands  thee  home. 


PARTICULAR  METRE. 
COD  our  Preferver. 

UPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes. 
From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  that  built  the  ikies,     i 
And  earth  and  nature  made  ; 
God  is  the  tow'r 
To  which  I  fly  ; 
His  grace  is  nigh 
In  ev'ry  hour. 

My  feet  fliall  never  Aide, 
Aud  fall  in  fatal  fhares. 
Since  God  my  guard  and  guide 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 
Thofe  wakeful  eyes 
That  never  fleep 
Shall  Jfrael  keep 
When  dangers  rife. 

No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blafts  of  ev'ning  air. 
Shall  take  my  health  away. 
If  God  be  with  me  there ; 
Thou  art  my  fun, 
And  thou  my  fliadc, 
To  guard  my  head 
$y  night  or  noon. 

Haft  thou  not  giv'n  thy  word 
To  fave  my  foul  from  death  ! 
And  I  can  truft  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath  ; 
111  go  and  come, 
Nor  fear  to  die, 
'Till  from  on  high 
'Uku  call  uc  home. 


PSALM     CXXII,  CXXIII,  CXXIV. 


oj 


PSALM     CXXIL 

COMMON      METRE. 

Giing   to    Church. 

I  T  TOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
JlJL     Mv  friends  devoutly  fay, 
"  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 

•*  And  keep  the  folcmn  day  !" 

A  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road  ; 
The  church  adorn 'd  with  grace 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God 
To  fhew  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts  with  joys  unknown 

The  holy  tribes  repair  ; 
The  fonof  i>avii/ holds  his  throne, 
And  fits  in  judgment  there. 

4  He  hears  our  praifes  and  complaints  ! 

And  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  finners  from  the  faints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  facred  place, 

And  joy  a  conAant  gueft  ! 
With  holy  gifts  and  heav'nly  grace, 
Be  her  attendants  blefl. 

6  My  foul  fliall  pray  for  ZIm  ftill, 

While  life  or  breath  remains, 
Where  my  beft  friends,  my  kindred  dwell 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns. 


The  man  that  feeks  thy  peace, 
And  wiflies  thine  increafc, 

A  thoufand  blefiings  on  him  reft. 
5  My  tongue  repeals  her  vows, 
«  Peace  to  this  facred  houfe  !"     .- 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell 
And  fince  my  glorious  God 
Makes  thee  his  blcil  abode. 

My  foul  fhall  ever  love  thee  well, 

Rtftat  the  fourth fianza,  if  nectjfary. 


PARTICULAR     METRE. 

Going  to    Cbuub. 
1  TTOW  pleas'd  and bleft  was  I, 
XJ.  To  hear  the  people  cry, 
"  Come  let  us  feekour  God  to-day  ;" 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 
Wc  hafte  to  Zions  hil!, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

a  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorn'diwith  wond'rous  grace, 

And  walls  of  flrength  embrace  thee  round; 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 
To  pray,  and  praife,  and  hear, 

The  facred  go  fpel's  joyful  found. 

3  There  Daiiitl's  greater  Son 
Has  fix'd  his  royal  throne, 

He  fits  for  grace  and  judgment  there  : 

He  bids  the  faints  be  glad, 

He  makes  the  (inner  fad. 
And  humble  fouls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  tliy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait, 

To  bicf*  the  foul  of  cv'ry  gueft  ; 


PSALM     CXXIIL 

COMMON     METRE. 
Pleading  nvitb   Submijfton. 
I  /^  THOU  whofe  grace  and  jufticereiga, 
\J  Enthron'd  above  the  ikies, 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain, 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes. 

a  As  fervants  watch  their  maftcr's  hand,. 
And  fear  the  angry  ftroke  ! 
Or  maids  before  their  miftrefs  ftajxd, 
And  wait  a  peaceful  look  : 

3  So  for  our  fins  we  juftly  feel 

Thy  difcipline,  O  God  ; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  ftill. 
Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 

4  Thofe  that  in  wealth  and  plcafure  Htc, 

Our  daily  groans  deride, 
And  thy  delays  of  mercy  give 
Frefh  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  infult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  thy  compaifion  lies  ; 
This  thought  fhall  bear  our  fpirits  uf , 
That  God  will  not  defpifc. 


PSALM     CXXIV. 

LONG      METRE. 

Song  for    Delivirance. 
iTTAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Jfrael  fay, 
Xx  Hadnot  the  Lord  maintain'd  our  fide. 
When  men  to  make  our  lives  a  prey, 
Rofe  like  the  fwelling  of  the  tide  ; 

a  The  fwelling  tide  had  flopt  our  breath. 
So  fiercely  did  the  waters  roll. 
We  had  been  fwallow'd  deep  in  death  ; 
Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelm'd  our  foul. 

3  We  leap  for  joy,  we  (hout  and  ling. 
Who  juft  efcap'd  the  fatal  ftroke  ; 
So  flies  the  bird  with  cheerful  wing. 
When  once  tlxe  fowler's  laare  'a  broke. 


^^ 


PSALM 


CXXV,  CXXVL 


4  For  ever  blcffcd  be  the  Lord,  I     4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  thofc 

Who  broke  the  fowler's  curfed  fnare,        }         Whofe  faith  and  pious  fear. 
Who  fav'd  us  from  the  murd'ring  fword,  Whofe  hope  and  love,  and  tv'i  y  grace. 


And  made  our  lives  aud  fouls  his  care. 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name, 
Who  form'd  the  earth  and  built  the  flcies 
He  that  upholds  that  wond'rous  frame, 
Guards  his  own  church  with  watchful  eyes. 


PSALM     GXXV. 

COMMON     METRE. 

The  Saint^j  Trial  and  Safety, 

1  T  TNSHAKEN  as  the  facred  hill, 

KJ      And  firm  as  mountains  be, 

Firm  as  a  rock  the  foul  fliall  reft 

ThaL  leans,  O  Lord,  on  ihcc. 

a  Not  walls,  nor  hills,  could  guard fo  well 
Old  Saltm's  happy  ground, 
Ab  thofe  eternal  arms  of  love 
That  ev'ry  faint  furround. 

3  While  tyrauts  are  a  fmarting  fcourgc 

To  drive  them  near  to  God, 
Divine  compaflion  does  allay 
The  fury'of  the  rod. 

4  Deal  gently.  Lord,  with  fouls  fincere, 

And  lead  them  fafely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradifc, 
"V^here  Cbrijf  their  Lord  is  gone. 

5  But  if  we  trace  thofe  crooked  wayi 

That  the  old  ferpent  drew, 
The  wrath  that  drove  hirti  firft  to  bell 
Shall  fmite  his  foUVers  tgo. 


Proclaim  their  hearts  fii 

6  Nor  fliall  the  tyrant's  rage 
Too  long  opprefs  the  faint ; 
The  God  of  Jfrael  will  fupport 
I        His  children,  left  they  faint. 
6  But  if  our  flavifh  fear 

Will  choofc  the  road  to  hell. 
We  muft  expc£b  our  portion  there. 
Where  bolder  finners  dwell. 


SHORT 


METRE. 

Modirc 


\  'ht  Sal^ti  Trial   and  Safety  :    0, 
Apiniuus. 

X   TT'IRM  and  unmov'd  are  they 
1.     That  reft  their  fouls  on  Gcxl ; 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt, 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

a  As  mountains  flood  to  guard 
The  city's  facred  ground, 
So  God  and  his  almighty  love 
Embrace  his  faints  around. 

3  Wh.it  though  the  Father's  rod 
Drop  a  chaltlQng  ftrokc, 
Yet  left  it  wound  their  fouls  too  deep, 
Us  furv  ili;ill  be  brolic. 


P  S  A  L  M     CXXVL 

LONG     METRE. 

Surprizinv   Deliverance. 

iT  TTHEN  God  reftor'd  our  captive  ftate, 
VV     Joy  was  our  fong,  and  grace  our 
theme ; 
The  grace  beyond  our  hopes  fo  great, 
That  joy  appear'd  a  painted  dream. 

a  The  fcoffcr  owns  thy  hand,  and  payj 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name: 
While  we  with  picafure  fliout  thy  praifc 
With  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim. 

3  Wiien  we  review  our  difmal  fears, 
'Twas  hard  to  think  they'd  vaniflifo  ; 
With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears, 
He  makes  our  joys  like  rivers  flowi 

4  The  man  that  in  his  furrow'd  field, 
His  fcatter'd  feed  with  fadncf-^  lc-.nrffs. 
Will  ftiout  to  fee  the  harveft  yield 

A  welcome  load  of  joyful  (heaves. 


COMMON     METRE. 

The  Joy  of  a  remarkable  Ccitverficn  ;    Or^  AZe- 
Lincbcly  removed. 

1  T  XT' HEN  God  rcveal'd   his  gracious 

VV  name, 

And  chan^'d  mv  mournful  ftate, 
My  rapture  fcem'd  a  pleafing  drtam, 
'I'he  grace  appear'd  fo  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change. 

And  did  thy  hand  confefs  ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  Grains, 
And  fung  furprifnig  grace. 

3**  Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbors  cry'd. 
And  ovvn'd  thy  pow'r  divine  ; 
'  Great  is  the  work,  my  heart  rtply'd, 
'•  .'Vnd  be  the  dorv  thir.c." 


PSALM     CXXVII,  CXXVIII,  CXXIX.     105 


4  TKc  Lord  can  clear  the  darkcft  fkie», 
Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 
Make  drops  of  facrcd  forrow  rife 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  thofe  that  fow  in  fadnefs,  wait 

'Till  the  fair  harveft  come, 
They  fliall  confefs  their  flieaves  are  great. 
And  fliout  the  blefUngs  home. 

6  Though  feed  lie  buried  long  in  duft, 

It  (han't  deceive  their  hope  ! 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  loft, 
For  grace  infures  the  crop. 


PSALM     CXXVII. 

LONG      METRE. 

The   Blejfing  of  GOD  on  the  Bufmefs  and  Cotn- 
forts  cf  Life. 

iTF  God  fucceed  not,  all  the  coft:, 
A   And  pains  to  build  the  houfe  arc  loft  ; 
If  God  the  city  will  not  keep, 
The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  fieep. 

%  What  if  you  rife  before  the  fun. 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done, 
Careful  and  fparing  eat  your  broad, 
To  fliun  that  poverty  you  dread  ; 

3  'Tis  all  in  vain,  'till  God  hath  bleft  ; 
He  can  make  rich,  ye^  give  us  reft  : 
Children  and  friend:-  .-vrc:  bltHin^^fs  too, 
If  God  our  iovereiga  make  them  fo. 

4  Happy  €he  man  to  whom  he  fends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends  : 
Hov/ fv.-ect  our  daily  comforts  prove. 
When  thcv  are  feafon'd  v/ith  his  love  ! 


COMMON      M  E  T  R  E. 

COD    all  in   all. 

I   TF  God  to  build  the  houfe  deny, 
-fl.   The  builders  work  in  vain  ; 
And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eye, 
An  ufelefs  waicli  maintain. 

a  Before  the  morniug  bearas  arife. 
Your  painful  work  renew, 
And  'till  the  ftars  aictnd  the  ikies 
Your  tircfome  toil  purfue. 

3  Short  be  your  ilccp,  and  coarfeyour  fare ; 
In  vain, 'till  God  has  bltft  ; 
But  if  his  fmilcs  attend  your  care, 
You  iliaU  have  food  aad  xcii. 


4  Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friends, 
Shall  real  blefllngs  prove, 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joys  he  fends, 
If  fent  without  his  love. 


PSALM 

C  O  M  M  O  M 


CXXVIIL 

METRE. 


Family    Bleffin^s. 
I   r\  HAPPY  man,  whofe  foul  is  fiU'd 
\y   With  zeal  and  rev'rend  awe  ! 
His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield. 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 

Z  A  careful  providence  ihall  ftand 
And  ever  guard  thy  head. 
Shall  on  the  labors  of  thy  hand 
Its  kindly  bleflings  flicd. 

Thy  wife  fliall  be  a  fruitful  vine  '. 

Thy  children  round  thy  board, 
Each  like  a  plant  of  honour  flume, 

And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 
4  The  Lord  fliall  thy  beft  hopes  fulfil 

For  months  and  years  to  come  ; 
The  Lord  who  dwells  on  Zions  hill 

Shall  fend  the  bleflings  home. 

J  This  is  the  man  whofe  happy  eyes 
Shall  fee  his  houfe  incrcafe, 
Shall  fee  the  finking  church- arife. 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 

P  S  A  L  M     CXXIX. 

COMMON      METRE. 

Perfiii'.tcrs  punijce^' 
I  T  TP  from  my  youtK,  may  Ifrael  fay, 
vJ    Have  I  been  nurs'd  ip  tears  ; 
My  griefs  were  conftant  as  the  day, 
And  tedious  as  f  he  years. 
I  Up  from  my  youth  I  bore  the  rage 
Of  all  the  fens  of  ftrife  ; 
Oft  they  afiail'd  my  riper  age, 
Eut  not  deftroy'd  my  life. 

T,  Their  cruel  plough  hath  torn  my   flefli, 
With  furrows  long  and  deep, 
Kouriv  tliev  vex'd  my  wounds  ufrefh, 
Nor  let  my  forrows  fleep. 

4  The  Lord  grew  angry  on  his  throne^ 

And  v,-ith  impartial  eye, 
lueafur'd  ihe  raifchiefs  they  had  done', 

Tiien  let  his  arrows  fly. 
J  Hov,'  was  their  infolence  furpriz'd, 

To  /x\w  his  thunders  roU  \ 


io6 


PSALM 


CXXX,  CXXXL 


And  all  the  foes  of  ZUn  feiz'd 
With  horror  to  the  fouL 

6  Thus  flinH  the  men  that  hate  the  faints, 
Be  blaftcd  from  the  flcy  ; 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints, 
And  all  their  proje»fl5  die. 

'7  [What  though  theyflourifli  tall  and  fair 
I'hcy  have  no  root  beneath  ; 
Thrlr  growth  fliali  pcrifli  in  dcfpair, 
And  liedclpis'd  in  death.] 

8  [So  corn  that  on  the  houfe-top  (kauds, 

No  hope  of  harveft  gives  ; 
The  reaper  ne'er  lliall  fill  his  hands, 
Nor  binder  fold  the  flxeavcs. 

9  It'fprings  and  withers  on  the  place  : 

No  traveller  beOiows 
A  word  of  blcfling  on  the  grafs, 
Nor  miuds  it  as  he  oocs.] 


PSALM     CXXX. 

COMMON     METRE. 
Jr'ardonlng    Crate. 

X   /^^1"  "^  t'l^'  deeps  of  h>ng  diftrefs, 
\j     The  borders  of  d.fpair, 
1  lent  ray  cries  to  feek  thy  grace. 
My  groans  to  move  thine  ear. 

S  Great  God,  fliould  thy  fcverer  e}'e, 
And  thine  imparll«l  hand, 
Mark  and  rcvcn^rc  iaiquity, 
No  mortal  iTcilx  could  flarid. 

3  Eut  there  arc  pardons  with  my  God, 

For  crimes  of  high  degree  ; 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
Vo  draw  us  near  to  thte. 

4  [I  wait  for  thy  filvation.  Lord, 

With  firong  deiires  I  wait  ; 
My  foul  invited  by  thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate.] 

5  [J^ft  as  the  guards  that  keep  the  night 

Long  for  the  morning  iTcits, 
Watch  the  firA  beams  i  f  breaking  light, 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes  : 

6  So  waits  my  foul  to  fee  thy  grace, 

And  more  intent  than  thty 
Meets  the  iirft  op'nings  oftliy  face, 
And  £nds  a  brighter  day.] 

7  Then  in  the  Lord  let  T/Vj?/ truft, 

L.<:iJJrael  fcck  his  face  ; 


The  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  juft. 
And  plenteous  is  his  grace. 

8  There's  full  rcdcm.ption  at  hii  throac 
Forfmners  longenflaT'd  : 
The  great  Redeemer  is  his  foa  : 
And  Jfrael  iLali  be  favM. 


LONG      METRE. 


Pdrionlng   Greet. 

I'P'ROM  deep diilrcfs and  troubled  tho'ts, 
-L     To  thee,  my  God,  I  rais'd  my  cries: 
If  thou  feverely  mark  our  faults. 
No  flefli  can  ftand  before  thine  eyes. 

I   But  thou  hall  built  thy  throne  of  grace. 
Free  to  difpenfe  thy  pardons  there, 
Thp.t  finners  may  approach  thy  face. 
And  hope  and  love  as  wcii  as  fear. 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait. 
And  long  and  wifli  for  breaking  day, 
So  waits  n-y  foul  before  thy  gate  :" 
When  will  my  God  his  facedifplay  ? 

4  My  truft  is  fix'd  upon  thy  word. 
Nor  fhall  I  truft  thy  Avord  in  vain  ; 
Let  mourning  fouls  addrcfs  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace. 
Thro'  the  redemption  of  his  Son  : 

He  turns  our  feet  from  Hnlu!  way*, 
And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 


P  S  A  L  M     CXXXL 

COMMON     METRE. 
HutnWtty  and  SubmUJlon. 

1  TS  there  ambition  in  my  heart  t 

JL      Search,  gracious  God,  and  lee  : 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part  ? 
Lord  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  1  charge  my  thoughts,  be  hum'oleflill, 

?.\A  all  my  carriage  mild, 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will, 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  foul,  the  lowly  mind. 

Shall  have  a  large  reward  : 

Let  faints  in  forrow  lie  refign'd, 

And  irwu  a  faiLhlul  Lo:  u. 


S     A 
L  M 


L    M        CXXXII,  CXXXIII. 


107 


PSA 

Ver.    5 
LONG 


CXXXII. 
13—18. 

METRE. 


At  the  Settlement  of  a  Church  :   Or^  The   Ordi 
nation  of  a  JM'tnijler. 

iTTTHERE  fhail  wc  go  to  feckandfind 

VV     An  habitation  for  our  God, 
A  dwelling  for  th'  eternal  Mind 
Among  the  fons  of  flefli  and  blood  ? 

t  The  God  of  Jacob  chofe  the  hill 
Of  Ziom  for  his  ancient  reft  ; 
And  Zam  is  his  dwelling  ftill, 
His  church  is  ^vith  his  prefence  bleft. 

3  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 
And  reign  forever,  faith  the  Lord  ; 
Here  faall  my  pow'r  and  love  be  known 
And  blellings  fhall  attend  my  word. 

4  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 
And  fill  their  fouls  vith  living  bread  : 
Sinners  that  wait  before  my  door. 
With  fwcet  provTlion  fliall  be  fed. 

5  Girded  with  truth, and  cloth'd  v/ithgrace, 
My  priefts,  my  miuifters  fliall  fiiine  ; 
Not  Aaron  in  his  cofily  drefs. 

Made  an  appearance  lb  diviiie. 

6  The  faints  unable  to  contain 

Their  inward  joys  iLall  llioit  and  fing  : 
The  Son  of  DavUhcrt  fiiall  reign. 
And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King. 

7  [7/^'  fi"*^^^  ^^^  ^  numerous  feed 
torn  here  t'  uphold  his  glorious  name  ; 
His  crown  iliHii  flourilli  on  his  licad 
While  all  his  foes  are  cloth'd  with  fiiame.! 


COM  M  ON      METRE. 

f^'r.  4,    r,    7,    8,    15 —17. 

A   Chr.rch   eJlabUfcc-d. 
^TO  Hcep  nor  flumber  to  iiiseyes, 
i.  H    Good  7^-"y/V  would  alTorcI, 
Till  be  had  found  below  the  fkies 
A  dwelling  for  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  in  Zian  plac'd  his  name, 
His  ark  was  fettled  there : 

I0  Z/o;f  the  whole  nation  came. 
To  wcriliip  thrice  a  year. 

But  we  have  no  fuch  lengths  to  go, 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  ; 
V.':itre'er  thy  falnis  aiTcmble  now 

There  is  a  houfe  for  God»] 


PAUSE. 
Arife,0  King  of  grace,  arife, 

And  enter  to  thy  reft, 
Lo!  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 

Thu»  to  be  own'd  and  blefs'd. 

Enter  witli  all  thy  glorious  train. 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  Word  : 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain, 

Could  no  fuch  grace  afford. 

Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows. 
Here  let  thy  praife  be  fpread  : 

Blefs  the  provifions  of  thy  houfe, 
And  iill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 
Let  God's  snnointed  fliine  ; 

Juftice  and  truth  his  court  maintain. 
With  love  and  pow'r  divine. 

Here  let  Uim  hold  a  lafting  throne, 

And  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Frcfh  honors  fhail  adorn  his  crown, 

And  flianie  confound  his  foes. 


P  S  A  L  M     CXXXIII. 

C  O  M  M  O  N      M  Z  T  R  E. 

Brctherly   Lovt. 

iT    O,  what  an  entertaining  view, 
-i_j      Are  brethren  who  agree, 
Brethren,  whole  cheerful  .hearts  purfur, 
The  path  to  unity  ! 

When  ftrcarns  of  love    from    Clrijl  the 
Dcfccnd  to  ev'ry  foul,  [fpring 

And  hcav'uly  peace,  with  balmy  wing. 
Shades  and  bedews  the  wh»le. 

'^TI^  like  the  oil  divinely  fweet, 

On  yi^rw/j  rev'rend  head, 
I'he  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  feer, 

And  o'er  his  garments  Ipread. 

'Tis  pleafant  as  th.e  morning  dews. 

That  fail  c-n  Zions  hill. 
Where  Cod  hismildeft  glory  fhews, 

And  makes  his  grace  diftiJ. 


s 

H  0  R  T 

M  E  T 

R  E. 

C(jm7n:.mcr.    rf  SaLxts  :    Or,  Li.ve 
i;t  a  F^m/ily. 
I   "OLEST  are  the  fons  of 
13   Whofe  hearts  and  ho 

and  Prorfup 

peace, 

pes  arc  cne, 

Whofu  kinddciigns  to  ferve  and  pleafe, 
ThrouT;h  aii  ihtir  adioi*  run. 


io8       PSALM 

a  Bleft  ii  the  pioui  houfc, 

Where  zeal  and  friendfliip  meet, 

Their  fongs  of  praife,  their  mingled  rows, 

Make  their  coraraunion  fwect. 

3  Thus  when  on  Aaron  t  head 
They  pour'd  the  rich  perfume, 

The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  fprcad, 
And  pleafure  fiU'd  the  room. 

4  Thus  on  the  hear'nly  kills 
The  faints  are  bleft  above. 

Where  joy  like  morning  dew  diftils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 


PARTICULAR    METRE. 

TAf  BUjJingt   of  Frl:ndjhip. 

I  TTOW  pleafant  'tis  to  fee 

XJL  Kindred  and  friends  agree, 
Each  in  their  proper  ftatioa  move, 

And  each  fulfil  their  part,   • 

With  fympathifing  heart, 
In  all  the  cares  of  lite  and  love  ! 
a  Tis  like  the  ointment  flicd 

On  Aaron  s  facred  head, 
Divinely  rich,  divinely  fwcct  ! 

The  oil  through  all  ihe  room 

DifFus'd  a  choice  perfume. 
Ran  through  his  robes,  and  blcft  his  feet 

3  Like  fruitful  fliow'rs  of  rain, 
That  water  all  the  plain, 

Defcending  from  the  ncighb'ring  hills  ; 
Such  ftrcams  of  pleafure  roll 
Through  ev'ery  friendly  foul, 

Where  love  like  hf  av'nly  dew  diilils. 
[Repeat  thejirjijtanza^  if  tiea-jfarj.'] 


CXXXIV,  cxxxv. 
PSALM     CXXXV. 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART, 
yer.   i-.~-4,  14,  19—21. 

The  Church  it  ood's   Houfe  and  Care. 

i"pRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  exalt  his  name, 
XT    While  in  his  holy  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  faints  that  to  his  houfe  belong, 
Or  ftand  attending  at  his  gate. 

a  Praife  ye  the  Lord  ;  the  Lord  is  gocd ; 
To  praife  his  name  is  fwect  employ  ; 
Jfrarl  he  chofe  of  old,  and  dill 
His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himfelf  will  judge  his  faints : 
He  treats  his  fervants  as  his  friends  : 
And  when  he  hears  their  fore  complaint*. 
Repents  the  furrows  that  he  fends. 

4  Through  ev'ry  age  the  Lord  declares 
His  name,  and  breaks  th*  opprelTor's  rod  ; 
He  gives  his  fufF'ring  fervants  reft. 
And  will  be  known  th'  Almighty  God 

Blefs  ye  the  Lord,  who  tafte  his  love, 
People  and  pricfts  exalt  his  name  : 
Araongft  his  faiuis  he  ever  dwells  : 
His  church  is  his  JerufaUm. 


P  S  A  L  M     CXXXIV. 

COMMON     METRE. 

Daily   and  tnghtly  Dj-joiiori, 

I  "VTE  that  obey  th'  immortal  King, 
X     Attend  his  holy  place. 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  pow'r. 
And  bltls  his  wond'rous  grace. 

a  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light. 
And  fend  your  fouls  on  high  ; 
Ruilc  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night, 
Above  the  ftarry  iky. 

;.  The  God  of  Zlon  cheers  our  hearts 
With  i,»ys  of  quick'nlng  grace  ; 
riie  Cod  that  fpread  the heav'ns  abroad 
And  rules  the  fw  tliii^ii  Tea*. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  5 12. 

The  Iferks  if  Creation,  Pro^'idence,  Redctmftitn 

ryifrael,  and  Deft  uiiion  of  Enemies. 
i/^  P. K AT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high, 
v_T  Above  all  pow'rs  and  ev'ry  thrcne  : 
"V^'hatt'er  he  plcafe,  in  earth  or  fea, 
Or  heav'n  or  hell,  hit.  baud  hath  done. 

'.  At  his  command  the  vapors  rife. 
The  light'uingi  flafli,  the  thunders  roar. 
He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind 
^ind  tcmpcft  from  his  airy  liorc. 

3  'Twas  he  thofe  dreadful  tokens  fent, 
O  Egypt,  through  thy  ftubborn  land  *, 
When  all  thy  firft-btru  beaftb  and  men. 
Fell  dead  by  hii  avenging  hand. 

4  What  mighty  nations,  awglity  kings, 
He  flew,  and  their  whole  ccuntry  j'i-.ve 
To  Ifratl,  whom  his  hand  redecn\\l. 
No  more  to  be  proud  PLar^ob's  Have  ? 

5  His  pow'r  the  fame,  the  fame  his  grace. 
That  favcs  us  from  the  holts  of  litU  ; 
And  heav'n  he  gives  us  to  poflefn, 
WhcEcc  thoic  apollate  ans^rls  fell. 


PSALM 


CXXXVl. 


log 


COMMON      METRE. 

Praife  Jut  to  GOD,  not  to  Idols. 
1     \  WAKE  ye  faints  to  praife  your  King 


_ljL  Your  fweetefl:  paflions  raife^ 
Your  pious  plcafurc  while  you  fing, 
Increaling  with  the  praife. 

a  Great  is  the  Lord;  and  works  unknown, 
Are  his  divine  employ  : 
But  ftill  his  faints  are  near  his  throne. 
His  treafure  and  his  joy. 

3  Heav'n,  earth  and  fea  confefs  his  hand 

He  bids  the  vapors  rife  ; 
Lightning  and  florm  at  his  comniand 
Sweep  through  the  founding  fkies. 

4  All  pow'r  that  gods  or  kings  have  claim'd 

Is  found  with  him  alone  ; 
But  heathen  gods  fliould  ne'er  be  nara'd' 
Where  our  jeuovah's  known. 


3  The  fun  fupplies  the  day  with  light ! 
"  How  bright  his  counfels  flilne  !" 
The  moon  and  ftars  adorn  the  night«y 
"  His  works  are  all  divine." 


4  [He  ftruck  the  fons  of  Egypt  dead  ; 
"  How  mighty  is  his  rod  ?" 

And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led  : 
"  How  gracious  is  our  God  !" 

5  He  cleft  the  fwellingfea  in  two  ; 
"  His  arm  is  great  in  might  :" 

And  gave  the  tribes  a  paffage  through  : 
"  His  pov/'r  and  grace  unite." 

6  But  Pharcrnh's  army  there  he  drown'd  ; 
"  How  glorious  are  his  ways  !" 

And  brought  his  faints   through   defart 
"  Eternal  be  his  praife."        [ground  ; 

7  Great  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand  ; 
"  VicTcorious  is  his  fword  :" 


While  Jfradx.oa\i  th  J  prcmis'd  land  ; 
'$■  Which  of  the  flocks  or  flones  they  trufl!         "  And  faithful  is  his  word."] 
Can  give  them  aiov.'rs  of  rain  ?  jg  ^^  ,^^^  ^^^  ^^^.^^^^  ^^^^  .^  g^ 

ttnn^duft,         I         «  He  felt  his  pity  move   " 


In  vain  they  worfliip  gl 

And  pray  to  gold  in  vain.  1 

6  [Their  gods   have  tongues    that  cannotj 

Such  as  their  makers  gave  ;         [talk,' 
I'lieir  ft«t  were  ne'er  dehgiTd  to  walk,  ; 
l>ior  hands  have  pow'r  to  fave. 

7  Blind  arc  their  eyes,  their  ears  are  deaf, 

Nor  hear  when  raoFtals  pray  ; 
Mortals  that  wait  for  their  relief, 
Arc  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

8  Te  faints  adcxe  the  living  Gcd, 

Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear  ; 

He  makes  the  churches  his  abode, 

And  claims  your  honors  there. 


P  S  A  L  M 

C  O  r.I  IvI  O  N 


CXXXVL 

M  E  T  R  E: 


How  f?.d  the  ftate  the  world  was  in  ! 
"  How  boundlefs  w'-s  his  love  1" 

J  IrVt  fcnt  to  fave  us  from  our  wcc  ; 
"  His  goodiicfs  never  fails  :" 
From  death  and  hell,  and  ev'ry  foe ; 
"  And  ftill  his  grace  prevails." 

lo  Give  thanks  to  God,  the  heav'nly  King, 
"  His  mercies  ftill  endure  ;" 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  praifes  flag  :. 
•'  His  truth  is  ever  fine." 


cod's  Wonders  of   Creation,    Provukr^e^    J-^:- 
JempUon   zf    Ifrael,    and   Salvjtl'.fi    of   bi: 

People.  j 

I    f^  IVE    thanks  to  Gcd  the  fovereign 
\J  "  His  mercies. ftill  endure  -."  [Lord; 
And  be  the  King  of  kings  ador'd  : 
"  Hi*  truth  is  ever  fire." 

:  Whr.t  woriders  hath  \\'s,  wifdcm  done  ; 
"  How  mighty  is  hi,^  hand  '" 
H  ;.vea,  earth,  and  fca.  he  fiam'd  alone  : 
•'  H.^w  wide  is  his  command  1'* 

K 


PARTICULAR    ?,I  E  T  R  E. 

I    {~^  IVE  thanks  to  God  mc-ft  hi-h, 
V_T   1  he  univcrfal.Lord  : 
The  fovcreign  King  of  l:ings  ; 
AvA  be  his  grace  ador'd. 
"  His  pow'r  and  grace 
■   >\  re  ftill  the  fame  : 
'■  And  icthis  n?.me 

"  Have  endlefs  praife." 

a  Hjw  mighty  Is  his  hand  !. 
What  wonders  hath  lie  done  ! 
He  form'd  the  earth  and  fcag, 
And  f\:>read  the  hcav'ns  alone. 
"  "I'hv  mercy,  Lord, 
«'  Sh-cli  ftill  endure  i 
♦•  And  ever  furq 

"  Abides  vhv  v. -ord.'* 


no 


PSALM 


CXXXVI. 


3  His  wifdom  fram'd  the  fun, 
To  crown  the  day  with  h^ht ; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  Ilari 
To  cheer  the  darkfomc  night. 
♦'  His  power  and  grace 
"  Are  (lili  the  fame  ; 
*'  And  let  his  name 
*'  Have  endlefs  praife." 

[4  He  fmotc  the  firfl-bom  font, 
The  flow'r  of  E-gy^:^  dead, 
And  thence  his  chofcn  tribes, 
"With  joy  and  glory  led. 
*'  Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
"  Shall  ftiil  endure  ; 
"  And  ever  fure 

"  Abides  thy  word." 

5  His  pow'r  and  lifted  rod 
Cleft  the  RiJ'tica  in  two  : 
And  tor  hi*  people  made 

A  wond'rous  paffage  through. 

"  His  pow'r  and  grace 
"  Are  flill  tlic  fame ; 
"  And  let  his  name 

"-Have  endlefs  praife." 

6  But  cruel  Pharaoh  thcrc 
With  uli  his  heft  he  drown 'd. 
And  br(;u;;ht  l;is  Jfr-iul  fafc 
Tiiroi'gh  a  longdcfart  ground. 

"  Thvnitrcy,  Lord, 
"  Shall  niil  endure  ; 
"  And  ever  fure 

•'  Abides  thy  word." 
r      A      u      s      E. 
The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 
Beneath  hi?  dreadful  hand  ; 
While  his 'own  fcrvautt  took 
VoiTe.Tion  of  thtir  land. 
*'  His  pov/'r  mid  grace 
"  Are  ftill  the  \-s^j\<z  ; 
"And  let  his  name 

"  Have  cuJlcfs  praife' J 

8  He  faw  the  uaticns  lie 
All  perifyn]^:ia  fin, 
And  pityMthef.'.d  flatc 
'i'hc  ruii.'d  world  was  \\\. 

"  Thv  incrcy,  Lord, 
"Shall  ft^ll  endure: 
"  And  over  fure 

"  Abide*  thy  word." 

9  He  fcnt  Lis  only  ft»n 

To  fave  us  1  rum  our  u-or, 
Froni  .S'i/rj.i,  hu  and  death, 
Aud  cv'ry  hurtful  fee. 


"  His  pow'r  and  gracf 
«  Are  ftill  the  fame  ; 
"  And  let  liis  name 

"  Have  endlefs  praife** 

10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To  God  the  heav'nly  king  : 
And  let  the  fpacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  (lag. 
"  Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
"  Shall  ftill  endure: 
"  And  ever  fure 

"  Abides  thy  word." 


LONG     METRE. 


i/^"N  IVE  to  our  God  immort.-\l  praife  ! 
VJX   Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  ! 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong. 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  fong." 

a  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kin^^s  with  glory  crown  ; 
"  His  mercies  ever  ftiall  endure,    [more." 
"  Wlicn  Lords  and  kings  arc  known  no 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  fpread  tRc  fl:y, 
And  fix'd  the  ftarry  lights  on  high  : 

"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong. 
"  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  fong." 

4  He  fills  the  fun  with  morning  li^^ht. 
He  bids  the  moon  dircd.  the  night  : 

"  Hismerci«  ever  lliall  endure,     [more." 
**  When  funs  and  moons  fliall  iliine  no 

5  The  yeivs  he  freed  from  PlaraiJj's,  hand> 
And  brought  them  to  the  promis'd  land  ; 
"  Wciider?  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

"  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  fong." 

6  He  faw  the  Gfntilis  dead  in  fin. 
And  felt  his  pity  work  \>ithin  ; 

"  His  merries  ever  fliall  endure,     [more." 
*'  Wlacn   death    and  fin    fliall    leigu  no 

7  He  Tent  his  .Son  with  pow'r  to  fr.vc 
Trrm. guilt  and  darknefr  and  thf  grave  : 
*'  Wonders  of  grare  to  God  belou;,', 

"  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  fcug." 

8  I'hro'  this  \aJn  world  he  guides  our  it\ 
And  leads  us  to  his  he;u'nly  feat  : 

"  His  mercies  ever  iLail  cnduie, 

"  Whtu  tUi>  vain  wodd  lliall  be  na  more.'" 


PSALM     CXXXVIII,  CXXXIX 
PSALM     CXXXVIII 


III 


I.  O  N  G     METRE. 

P,iJiorir.fr  and prcfir'v'iH^  Grace. 

[iTTTlTH  all  my  pow'rs  of  heart  and 

VV  tongue 

ril  praife"  my  Maker  in  my  fonp  ; 
Angels  flipJI  hear  the  notes  I  raife. 
Approve  the  fong  and  join  the  praife. 

%  Anjrels  that  make  the  church  their  care 
Shall  witnefs  mv  devotion  there, 
"While  holy  zeal  diretlls  mv  eyes 
To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  ilcies.]  # 

3  I'll  fin^  thv  truth  snd  merer.  Lord, 
I'll  fin;^  l^'^.^  wonders  of  thv  -".vord  ; 
Not  all  the  '.vorks  nnd  nani.'^.^  helow 
^orauch  thy  po'.v'r  an.'.?  glory  fhow. 

4  To  0'^C\  I  cry'd  w]\en  troubles  rofe  ; 
He  heard  me  and  ffibdu'd  my  foes; 
Ke  ^'A  my  rifino;  fears  contjoul. 

And  ftrength  dilTus'd  thro'  aH  my  foul. 

5  The  God  of  heav'n  maintains  his  fi-ite, 
frowns  on  the  proud  and  fcorns  the  great; 
tut  from  his  throne  defcends  to  fee 
'V\\^  fons  of  humble  poverty. 

6  Amidfl  a  thoufand  faarcs  I  ftand 
ITpheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand  ; 
*T'txj  words  my  fainting  foul  revfve. 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins, 
To  fave  from  forrow  or  from  fins  : 
The  work  that  wifdom  undertakes 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forfakes. 


PSALM     G?CXXIX. 

LONG  METRE.     FIR^yT  PART. 

The  All-fith:y  GfJD. 

iT    ORD,  thou  haft  fearch'd  and  feen  me 


J^ 


throi 


^g-^ 


Thine  eye  commandi  with  piercinj  view 
My  riling  and  my  refciag  hours, 
My  heart  and  ficfn  with  all  tlieir  pow'rs. 
%  My  thoughts,  before  they  arc  my  own, 
A.e  to  my  God  diftinctly  known  ; 
\l^  knows  the  word»i  I  mean  to  Ipeak, 
Ere  from  my  op'ning  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  pow'r  I  (land  ; 
On  ev'ry  fide  I  find  rhy  hand  : 
Awake,  allecp,  at  hoRie,  abroid, 
I  an^  furruaaUcd  ftili  with  G*d. 


4  Amazing  knowledge,  vaft  and  great ! 
What  large  extent  !  What  lofty  height  ; 
My  foul  with  all  the  pow'rs  I  boaft 
Is  in  the  boundlefs  profpecflloft. 

5**  O  may  thefe  thoughts  poitefs  my  breafr, 
"  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  reft  : 
"  Nor  let  my  weaker  pa/fions  dsre 
*'  Confent  to  fin,  for  God  is  there." 

PAUSE  I, 

6  Could  I  fo  falfc,  fo  faithlefs  prove. 
To  quit  tiiy  fer\'ice  and  thy  love. 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  prefence  fliun. 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 

7  If  op  to  heav'n  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dwell'ft  tnthron'd  in  light; 
Or  dive  to  hell,  there  vengeance  reigns. 
And  Saian  groans  beneath  thy  chains. 

8  If  mounted  on  a  morning  rav, 
1  fly  beyond  the  IVifum  fca,' 

Thy  fwiftcr  hand  would  firft  arrive. 
And  there  arrefl  thy  fugitive. 

9  Or  fliotild  I  try  to  fnun  thy  fight 
Beneath  the  fpreaJing  veil  of  night, 
OnegLince  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkiiefs  into  day. 

10"  Omay  thcfe  thonghts  polTefs^lny  b.-eafl, 
"  Where'er  I  rove,  v.  hcrt'cr  I  reft  I 
"  Nor  let  my  weaker  paffions  dare, 
"  Confent  to  fin,  for  God  is  there." 
PAUSE  II. 

11  The  veil  of  night  is  no  difguife, 

No  fcreen  from  thy  all-fcarching  eyes  : 
I'hy  hand  can  feizc  thy  foes  as  foon. 
Thro'  midniglit  fliades  as  blazing  noon. 

12  Midnight  and  noon  in  this  agree. 
Great  God  they're  both  alike  to  thee  ; 
Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  fpy, 
And  hell  lies  naked  to  l.is  eye. 

ij  "O  may  thefe  thoughts  poiiefs  mybrea' 
"  Whe'er  I  rove,  where'er  i  reft! 
"  Nor  let  my  v/eaker  pafhons  dare, 
"  Confent  to  iin,  for  God  is  there." 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

The  ivonJerful fcmatioi  cf  Alan. 

I  'nnWAS   from  thy   hand,   my  Gcd,  I 

X  came, 

A  wor'icof  fuch  a  curious  frame  ; 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  fhhie, 
And  each  proclaims  tb.y  ikill  divine. 


112 


PSALM 


cxxxrx. 


a  Thine  eyes  did  all  my  limbs  fiin-cy, 
Which  yet  in  dark  conful:on  lay  ; 
Thou  faw'ftthe  daily  gro-vvth  they  took, 
rorm'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

3  By  thee  my  grov/ing  parts  were  nam'd, 
And  what  thy  fovcrcign  councils  ir;.ni'd, 
(The  breathing  lungs,  the  beatiug  heart) 
V/as  copi'd  with  unerring  art. 

4  At  lad  to  flieAv  my  Maker's  name, 
God  ftamp*d  his  image  on  my  frame, 
j\ud  in  fome  unknown  moment  join'd 
The  Cnifli'd  members  of  the  mind. 

5  There  the  young  feeds  of  thought  began 
And  all  the  pajFions  of  the  man  ; 
Great  God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
luiniortal  tribute  to  thv  praife. 

PAUSE. 
i  I.ordjuicc  in  my  advancing  age, 
I've  :;oUd  on  lift's  bufy  Hage, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  lo  mc  furmovnt 
The  pov.'r  of  numbers  to  rccouut. 

^  I  could  furvey  the  cccan  o'er, 

And  cour.t  eachfaud  ihat  makesthc  Ciorc, 
J'cfore  my  fwiittfi-  thoughts  tould  tr^icc 
The  numVou«.  uoiidcrs  of  thy  gr.ace. 

:■:  The^i  en  my  heart  are  fiill  imprcfa'd, 
With  thefe  I  give  my  eyct  to  reft  ; 
/  n  !  at  my  waking  liour  I  nnd 
i^^d  SiiA  hi:,  l.-\c  i:oJi:.  ni_r  lul.id. 


LONG  METRE.      mJF.D  JPJJRT. 


COMMON  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

•COD  w  rcery  ntbere. 

1  TN  all  my  vaft concerns  with  the», 
A      In  vain  my  foul  would  try 

To  fliun  thy  prefence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-furrounding  fight  furveys 

2VIy  rifing  and  my  rcfl, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
Aiid  fecrets  of  my  breafl. 

J  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 
Before  they're  form'd  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  worJ, 
He  knows  the  fcnfe  I  mean. 

4  O  wond'rous  knowledge,  deep  and  high 
Where  can  a  creature  hide  ! 
Within  thy  circling   arms  I  lie, 
EcTct  on  ev'ry  fi,de. 

7  So  It  t  thy  grace  furround  me  ftill. 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove. 
To  guard  my  foul  from  ev'ry  iU, 
Sccur'd  by  fov'rcign  love. 
PAUSE. 

6  Lord  where  fliall  guilty  fouU  retire, 

Forgotten  and  unkown  ? 
In  hell  they  aacet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heav'n  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  cl-.culd  I  uipprcTs  my  ^'ital  breath 

To  'fcape  the  wrath  divhie, 
Thy  voice  could  break  the  bars  of  death, 
And  make  the  grave  refign. 


F-liccritKbrofcf,  and  Grace  tryd  :     Or,    7h\S  If  wing'd  with  beams  cf  mernlng  light, 
Heart-ff::rching  COD. 

i"T\  TY  Gcd,  what  inwari  frricf  I  fet-l, 
iVl  When  iir.nio 


:ou5  men  tiunigrcii 
will  ! 
T  mourn  to  hear  their  lip?  profane. 
Take  thy  tremendous  name  in  vaiu. 

^  Does  not  myA^ul  detcO  and  h^ite 
The  fons  of  malice  and  deceit  } 
'J'hof^  th;:t  oppofc  thy  bvs  a;id  thee, 
1  count  thcin  enemies  to  me. 

3  Lord  fcarch  my  fcul,  try  ey'ry  though.t  ; 
Though  my  own  heart  acciife  me  not 
Of  walking  in  a  fr.lfe  difgu'le, 

1  beg  the  trial  of  thine  e;,  cs. 

4  Doth  fccret  mifc'aicf  lurk  witliin  ? 
Do  1  indulge  fome  uukr.own  fin  r 
O  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  flray, 
Ar.dk.id  lae  iu  .tfiy  pwrlvct  way. 


I  fly  beyond  the  Weft, 
Thy  hand  w  hich  muft  fupport  my  flight 
Would  foon  betray  my  reft. 

If  o'er  my  fms  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  nijjht, 
Thalc  flaming  eyes  tb.at  guard  thy  law. 

Would  turn  the  fliades  to  fight. 

lO  The  beams  of  noon,  thcmidnigh'.-Tiour, 
Are  bcth  alike  to  thee  : 
O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  pov,-'r 
From  v.hich  I  cannot  flee  ! 

COM^TON  METRE.     SECOND  P.lRr, 

'Thi'   lVifd:.m  c/  COD  in  the  Formation  "f  Man. 

I  TT7'HEN  I  with  plcafmg  wondcrfland, 
V  V     And  all  my  frame  furvey, 
Lcrrd,'tis  thy  work  :  I  own  thy  iian4 
'iliU*  built  mv  humble  da V. 


PSALM         CXLI,  CXLII,  CXLIII.      113 


a  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  pofTeft 
Where  unborn  nature  grew, 
Thv  wifdom  all  my  features  trac'd, 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

3  Thine  eye  with  nicefl  care  furvey'd 

The  growth  of  ev'rypart, 
'Till  the  whole  fchemcthy  thoughts  had 
Was  copi'd  by  thy  art.  [laid 

4  Heav'n,  earth  and  fea,  and  fire  and  wind 

Shew  mc  thy  wond'rous  fltill ; 
But  I  review  myfelf  and  find 
Diviner  wonders  flill. 

5  Thy  awful  glories  round  me  fhine, 

My  f]c£li  proclaims  thy  praife  ; 
Lord,  to  thy  works  of  nature  join 
Thy  miracles  of  grace. 


4  When  I  behold  them  prefl  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heav'n  for  tlirir  relief; 
And  by  my  warni  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 


COMMON  METRE.     THIRD  PART. 

Ver.  14, 17, 18. 

The  Mercies  of  GOD  innumerable. 

An  Evening  Pfalm. 


OR.D,when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 
They  ftrike  me  with  furprize  ; 


Not  all  the  fands  that  fpread  the  fliore 
To  equal  numbers  rife. 

2  My  flefli  with  fear  and  woader  fiands, 

The  produa  of  thy  llcill, 
And  hourly  blefllngs  from  thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  Tliffe  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep  : 

How  kind,  how  dear  to  me  I 
O  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  lleep, 
Still  find  my  thbughti  \?ita  thee. 


PSALM     CXLIL 

COMMON     METRE. 
GOD  is  tie  Hr^pe  of  the  Helplefs. 

1  '"T'O  God  I  made  my  forrows  known, 
X       From  God  I  fought  relief : 

In  long  complaints  before  his  throne 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 

2  My  foul  was  overwhelm'd  with  woes. 
My  heart  began  to  break  ; 

My  God,  who  all  my  burden  knows. 
He  knows  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  ev'ry  fide,  I  cafl:  mine  eye, 
And  found  my  helpers  gone, 

While  friends  and  ftrangers  paft  m,e  by, 
Ncgledted  and  unknown. 

4  Then  did  I  raife  a  louder  cry, 

And  cali'J  thy  mercy  near, 
"  Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die, 
"  Be  thou  my  refuge  here." 

\$  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low. 
Now  let  thine  ear  attend, 
And  make  my  foes  who  vex  mc,  know 
I've  an  Almighty  Friend. 

6  From  my  fad  prffon  fet  me  free, 
Then  fliall  I  praife  thy  name. 
And  holy  men  {liall  join  with  me. 
Thy  kir.dnefs  to  [proclaim. 


PSALM    Call 

LONG      METRE. 
Ver.    £,  3,  4,5. 
Watdfulnefs  and  .Brother!;^  Love. 
A  Morning  or  Evening    Pialm. 
ilk  ^Y  God  accept  my  early  vows, 
XVX  Like  morning  incenfe  in  thy  houfc. 
And  let  my  nightly  worluip  ri/e, 
Sweet  as  the  ev'ning  facrifjce. 
a  Watch  o'er  mylips,and  piard  ihemLcrd. 
From  ev'ry  rafli  and  heedlcfs  word  : 
Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
Th(e  guilty  path  where  fenners  lead. 

3  O  may  the  righteous,  whgn  I  ftray, 
Smite  and  reprove  ray  wand'rinr  way  ! 
Th:ir  gentle  words,  like  ointment  ined, 
Shall  never  bruifc,  but  thecr  mv  h?^d. 


PSALM      CXLIIL 

LONG      METRE. 

Complaint   cf  leavy  AjfliSliens    in   Mind  ami 

j  BaJy, 

I  "\  jT^  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
i.  v^  Hear  when  I  fpread  my  hands  abroad, 

1  And  cry  for  fuccour  from  thy  throne, 
'  O  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

2  Let  judgment  not  agatnft  me  pafs  ; 

I  Behold  thy  fcrvant  pleads  thy  grace  : 
1  Should  juJtice  call  us  to  thy  bar, 
j  No  man  alive  is  guiltlefs  there. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  fee, 
:  The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me  ; 

i  Down  to  the  duft  my  life  is  brought, 
;  Like  one  long  bury'd  and  forgo;. 


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CXLIV,  CXLV, 


4  I  dwell  in  darkncfs  and  unfecn, 
My  heart  is  defolatc  within  ; 

My  thouglits  in  muling  filcncc  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpfe  of  hope 
To  bear  my  finking  fpiriis  up  ; 

1  Aretch  my  hand  to  God  again, 
And  thirft  like  parched  lauds  for  rain. 

C  For  thee  I  tj.irft,  I  pray,  I  mourn  ; 
WJien  will  thy  fmiiing  face  return  ? 
Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove  ? 
And  God  forever  hide  his  love  ? 

7  My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  fave, 
Will  fink  thy  pris'ncr  to  tJic  grave  ; 
My  heart  grows  faint,  and  dim  mine  eye 
Make  haftc  to  help  before  I  die. 

S  The  night  is  witnefs  to  my  tears, 
DiftrcfCng  pains,  diftrcfling  fears  ; 

0  might  I  hear  thy  morning  voice. 
How  would  my  weary 'd  pow'rs  rejoice ! 

9  In  thee  I  truft,  to  thee  I  figh, 
And  lift  my  weary  foul  on  high  ; 

^  For  thee  fit  waiting  all  the  day, 
And  wear  the  tirefome  hours  away. 

3  0  Break  ofTmy  fetters,  Lord,  and  fliow 
Which  is  the  path  my  feet  fhould  go  ; 
Jf  fnares  and  foes  befet  the  road, 

1  fiec  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 

1 1  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will. 
And  lead  me  to  thyheav'nly  hill  ; 
let  the  good  fpirit  of  thy  love 
Condudl  me  to  thy  courts  above. 

12  Then  iliall  my  foul  no  more  complain, 
The  tempter  then  fhall  r^ge  in  vain  ; 
And  flefli  that  was  my  foe  before, 
fihiiil  never  vex  my  iplrit  more. 


PSALM     CXLIV. 

COMMON  METRE.    IJHSr  FAJiT. 
Ver.  I,  2. 

AJifante  andVi^cry  in  the  Spiritual  Warfare 

J   Tj^ORevcr  blefTcd  be  the  Lord, 
JL       My  Saviour  and  my  fhield  ; 
He  fends  his  Spirit  with  his  word. 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  fin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 
He  makes  my  foul  his  care, 
Inftrutfls  rac  to  the  hcav'niy  light, 
Aad  guards  mc  ikrou^h  tkc  war. 


3  A  friend  nnd  helper  fo  divine  * 

Doth  my  weak  courage  raife  ; 
He  mik-s  the  glorious  vi<il'ry  mine, 
And  his  (hall  be  the  praifc. 

COALMON  METRE.     SECOXD  PART. 

Ver.  3,  4,  5,  6. 

The  Fanity  of  Man ^  and  Condeftenfion  o/cOB. 

I    r    CRD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man, 
jL-j     Eorn  of  the  earth  at  firfl  ? 
His  life  a  fliadow,  light  and  vain. 
Still  halting  to  the  dufl. 

Z  Owhat  is  feeble  dying  man, 
Or  any  of  his  race. 
That  God  fliould  make  it  his  concern. 
To  vifit  him  with  grace  ! 

That  God  whodartshis  lightnings  down, 
Who  fljakes  the  worlds  above, 

And  mountains  tremble  at  his  frown, 
How  wond'rous  is  his  love  ! 


LONG      METRE. 

Ver.  I  a 15. 

Grace  above  Riches  :  Or,  Tie  Hapfy  Nation, 

1  TIT APPY  the  city,  where  their  fon« 

1-  X  Like  pillars  round  a  palace  fet, 
And  daughters  bright  as  polifli'd  ftone* 
Give  ftrengih  and  beauty  to  the  ftate. 

2  Happy  the  country,  where  the  fheep. 
Cattle,  and  corn,  have  large  incrcafc 
M'here  men  fecurcly  work  or  fleep,       "^ 
Nor  fons  of  plunder  break  their  peace. 

3  Happy  the  nation  thus  cndow'd, 
Dut  more  divinely  blcftare  thofc 
On  whom  the  all-futncient  God 
Himfcif  with  all  his  grace  beftows. 


PSALM     CXLV. 

LONG      METRE. 

The  Greatnefs  of   GOD. 

I'ly yTY  God,  my  king,  thy  various  praifc 
J.VjL  Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
'Till  death  and  glory  raife  the  fong. 

2  The  wings  of  ev*ry  hour  fliall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear; 
And  ev'ry  fetting  fun  fliall  fee 
i\tw  works  of  duty  done  ioi  tkcc. 


PSALM 


CXLV. 


115 


3  Thy  truth  and  juftice  I'll  proclaim  ; 
Thy  bounty  flows  an  cndlefs  ffcream  ; 

1  hy  mercy  fwift ;  thine  anger  How, 
Eut  dreadful  to  the  ftubborn  foe. 

4  Thy  works  with  fov'reiga  glory  fhine, 
And  fpeakthy  majefty  divine  ; 
Let  ev'ry  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  found  iuid  honor  of  thy  name 

5  Let  diftant  times  and  nations  raife 
The  long  fuccelHon  of  thy  praife  ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  fong 
The  joy  and  labour  of  their  tongue. 

6  But  who  can  fpeak  thy  wond'rous  deeds  ? 
Thy  greatnefs  all  our  thoughts  exceeds  ; 
Vaft  and  unfearchable  thy  ways, 

Vaft  and  immortal  be  thy  praife. 


COMMON  METRE.    IIRST  PART. 
Ver  1 7,  II 13- 

7be  greatnefs  of  GOD.  ^ 

I   T    ONG  as  I  live  TU  blefs  thy  name, 
1  A     My  King,  my  God  of  love  ; 
My  work  and  joy  fhall  be  the  fame, 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

%  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  pow'r  unkno-wB, 
And  let  his  praife  be  great : 
I'll  fmg  the  honors  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  fliall  dwell  upon  my  tongue : 

And  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  my  facred  fong 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  fons  fliall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways  ; 

Age|,fo  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 

And  nations  found  thy  praife. 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date 

Shall  through  the  world  be  known  ; 
Thine  arm  of  pow'r,  thine  heav'nly  ftate. 
With  public  fplendour  fliown. 

6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands, 

Thy  faints  are  rul'd  by  love  ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  flands, 
Though  rocks  aad  ^Us  remove. 


COMMON  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 

Ver.  7,  &c. 

The  CocJtufs  of  GOD. 

1    Q  WEET  is  the  mcm'ry  of  thy  grace, 
O      My  God,  my  heav'nly  King  ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  rightcoufuefs 
In  founds  of  glory  fang. 

a  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 
His  goodnefs  to  the  fkies  ; 
Thro'  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  fliiaes 
And  ev'ry  want  fapplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food, 
Thy  lib'ral  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compafCons,  Lord  ? 

How  flow  thine  anger  moves  ; 
But  foon  he  fends  his  pard'ning  word 
To  cheer  the  fouls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endlefs  race. 

Thy  pow'r  and  praife  proclaim  ; 
But  faints,  that  tafte  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  blefs  thy  name. 


COMMON  METRE.     THIRD   PART, 

Ver.  14 17,  &c. 

Mtrey  io   Suffer ers  :■  Or,  COD  bearing  Prayer. 

I   T    ET  ev'ry  tong-ae  thy  goodnefs  fpcak, 
I  A     Thou  fov 'reign  Lord  of  all ! 
Thy    ftrength'ning   hands    uphold   the 
And  raife  the  poor  that  fall.       [weak, 

a  When  forrow  bows  the  fiiirit  down. 
Or  virtue  lies  diflrefl 
Beneath  fome  proud  oppreflbr's  frown. 
Thou  giv'fl  the  mourners  rcrt. 

3  The  Lord  fupports  our  tott'ring  days, 

-^nd  guides  our  giddy  youth  : 
Holy  and  jufl:  are  all  his  v/ays, 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 

4  He  knows  the  pain  his  fervants  feel, 

He  hears  his  children  cry, 
And  their  befl;  wifhes  to  fulfil 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  fhall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  fincere  : 
He  faves  the  fouls,  v/hofe  hurubic  iove 
Is  join'd  with  haly  fear. 


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PSALM 


CXLVI,  CXLVIL 


6  [H-s  ftvibborn  foes  his  fword  fliall  P.ay,    2  Why  fliould  I  make  a  man  my  truft  ? 
And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain  ; 
But  none  that  ferve  the  Lord  fliall  fay, 
"  Thev  fought  his  aid  in  vain."] 


7  [My  lips  fliall  dwell  upon  his  praife, 
And  fpread  his  fame  alsroad  ; 
Let  all  the  fons  of  AJam  raifc 
The  honours  of  their  God,] 


Princes  muftdic  nnd  turn  to  duft  . 
I  Vain  is  the  help  of  flefli  and  blood  ; 

Their  breath  departs, their  pomp  and  pow'r 
And  thoughts  all  vanilTi  in  an  hour, 
Nor  can  they  make  their  Romaic  good. 

;;  Hippy  the  man  whofc  hopes  rely 
On  IfraePi  God  :   He  made  the  iky, 

And  earth  and  feas,with  all  their  train; 
Hi'^  truth  for  ever  flands  fecure  : 
He  faves  th'  opprett,  he  feeds  the  poor, 
And  none  fhall  find  his  promifc  vain. 


PSALM     CXLVI. 

LONG     METRE. 

Praife  to  con  for  bis  Go»dncfs  and  Truth.     4  The  I^ord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 

PriATPi?       .u    T       1         u       .  n    n  •  •   '  The  Lord  fupports  the  finking  mind  : 
RAISE  ye  thelx)rd, my  heart  fliall  join  u   r    j   : «:   1  1  •  •  r  • 

'.     -      .-'-'-...         •>  He  lends  the  lab  ringcenfcicnce  peace, 


JL  In  works  fo  pleafant,  fo  divine 
Now  while  the  flelh  is  mine  abode, 
And  when  my  foul  afcends  to  God. 

2  Praife  fliall  employ  my  noblcft  pow'rs 
While  immortality  endures  ; 

My  days  of  praife  fliall  ne'er  be  paft, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  lafl. 

3  Why  fliould  I  make  a  man  my  trufl  .' 
Princes  muft  die  and  turn  to  duft  ; 


He  helps  the  ftranger  in<iiftrcfs, 
The  widow  and  the  father Icfs, 

And  grants  the  pris'ner  fwcct  rclcafc. 

5  He  loves  his  faints,  he  knows  them  wcH, 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell : 

Thy  God,  O  Ziou,  ever  reigns  : 
Let  ev'ry  tongue,  let  ev'ry  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage  : 

Praife  him  in  everlafting  drains. 


Thcirbreathdeparts,theirpompandpowV  6  I'll  praife  him  while  he  lends  me  breath. 

And  when  my  voice  is  loft  in  death, 

Praife  fliall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs: 
My  days  of  praife  fliall  ne'er  be  paft. 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  laft, 
Or  immortality  endures. 


And  thoughts  all  vanifli  in  an  hour. 

^Kappy  the  man  whofe  hopes  rely 
On  lfrad\  God  :   He  made  the  fky, 
And  earth  and  feas,  with  all  their  train, 
And  none  fhall  find  his  promifc  vain. 

5  His  truth  for  ever  ftand?  fecure  ; 

He  faves  the  oppreft,  he  feeds  the  poor  ; 
He  fcads  the  lab'rijig  confcience  peace, 
And  grants  the  pris'ner  fweet  relcafe. 

6  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  fupports  the  finking  mind  ; 
He  hclpa  the  ftranger  in  diftBefs, 

The  widow  and  the  fatherlefs. 

7  He  loves  his  faints,  he  'Knows  them  well, 
But  turns  the  wicked  dov^n  to  htfl : 
Thy  God,  O  Z/oz/jCver  reigns; 

Praife  him  in  everlafting  flrains. 

PARTICULAR  METRE. 

Pr.'ifc  to  GOO  fcr  his  Gco.imfs  and  Truth. 

iT'LL  praife  my  Maker  with  my  breath ; 
A   An«l  v/hcn  my  voice  is  loft  in  death, 

Praife  fhall  cinpiov  my  nobler  pow'rs. 
My  d:ivs  of  praife  fhall  ne'er  be  pail, 
While  life  and  thought  and  Weing  laft, 

Or  immortality  endures. 


PSALM      CXLVIL 

LONG  METRE.     FIRST  PART. 

The  Dii'i/ii  Nature,  PrcviJence  and  Grate. 

1T3RAISE  ye  the  Lord :   'tis  good  to  raif5 
JL      Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praife ; 
His  nature  and  his  v.'orks  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  fcrufaltm^ 
And  _^athers  nations  to  his  name  : 
His  mercy  melts  the  ftubborn  foul. 
And  makes  the  broken  fplrit  whole.         - 

\  He  form'd  the  ftars,ihofe  heav'niy  flames 
Hecountstheir  numb«rs,calls their  naraos: 
"is  wifdoni's  vaft,  and  knows  nj  bound, 
A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown' J. 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might ; 
And  all  liis  glories  i  aiinite  : 
He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  juft, 
*Uid  trcadi  the  wicked  10  ihc  duft. 


PSALM 


CXLVIIL 


117 


PAUSE. 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high, 
Who  fpreads  his  clouds  all  round  the  £ky: 
Tliere  he  prepare;*  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  I^s  the  drops  dcfcend  in  vain. 

6  He  makes  the  grafs  the  hi.Is  adorn, 
And  clothes  the  fmlling  fields  with  corn  ; 
The  beafts  with  food  his  hands  fupply, 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 

7  What  is  the  creature's  fkill  or  force, 
The  fprightly  man,  the  warlike  horfe, 
The  nimble  wit,  the  acStive  limb  ! 

All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

8  But  faints  are  lovely  in  his  fight  ; 
He  views  his  children  with  delight : 

He  fees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear. 
And  looks  and  loves  his  image  there. 


LONG  METRE.     SECOND  PART. 
Summer  a  fid  IV inter, 
I  "  T    ET  Zion"  praife  the  m.ighty  God, 
■l.-j   And  make  his  honours  knov/n  z-\ 
"  For  f'-jueet  the  joy  our  Jongs  lor  alfe^     [broad  ;j 
*'  And  glorious  is  the  luork  of  praife" 

%  Our  children  are  fecure  and  blefl  ;  | 

Ourfliores  have  peace,  our  cities  reft  ; 
He  feeds  our  fons  with  iineft  wheat, 
And  adds  his  blefUng  to  their  meat. 

3  The  changing  feafons  lie  ordains, 
The  early  and  the  iacer  rains  ; 

His  flakes  of  fnow  like  wool  he  fends, 
And  thus  the  fpringing  corn  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frofl  he  firews  the  groiind  ; 
His  hail  defcends  with  clatt'ring  found  ; 
Where  is  the  m.an  lo  vainly  bold. 

That  dares  defy  his  dreadful  cold  ! 

5  He  bids  the  Southern  breezes  blow  ? 
The  ice  diflblves,  the  waters  flow  : 
Ent  he  hath  nobler  v/orksand  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praife. 

6  To  all  our  realm  his  laws  arc  iliown  ; 
His  gofpel  through  the  nation  known  ; 
He  hath  not  thus  reveal'd  his  word 
To  ev'ry  land  :  Praiie  ye  the  Lord. 


E. 


COMMON      M  E  T  R 

Ver  7 9,13 ^8. 

The  Serf  JUS   of  ihe  Tear. 

I'TTTITH  fongs  and   honours  founding; 

VV     Addrefs  the  Lord  on  high  ;  [loud; 

Over  the  heav'ns  be  fpread.^  his  cloud,  \ 

x\nd  waters  veil  the  Hcv.  • 


He  fends  his  fliow'rs  of  blefUngs  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below  ; 
He  makes  thegrafs  the  mountain*  crown, 

And  corn  in  vallies  grow. 
He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat, 

He  hears  the  ravens  cry  : 
But  man  who  taftcs  his  fineft  wheat, 

Sould  raife  his  hoi.'jurs  high. 

His  fteady  counfels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  fuK  cut  fliort  his  race, 

And  wintry  days  appear. 

His  hoary  froft,  his  fleecy  fnow, 
Defcend  and  clothe  the  ground  : 

The  liquid  llreams  forbear  to  flow. 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

\Vhen  from  his  dreadful  (lores  on  high 

He  pours  the  rattling  hail, 
The  wretch  that  dares  his  God  defy, 

Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 
He  fends  his  word  and  melts  the  fnow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn  : 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow. 

And  bids  the  fpring  return. 

The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word  : 
With  longs  and  lionours  founding  loud, 

Praife  ye  the  fov'rcignLord. 

PSALM     CXLVm. 

PARTICULAR    METRE. 

Praife  to  GOU  frojn  all  Creatures. 

'^7'E  tribes  of  yhhm  join 

i       With  heav  n  and  e«ith  and  feas, 
And  offer  notes  divine, 
To  your  Creator's  praife. 
Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright, 
In  worlds  of  light, 
Begin  the  fong. 

Thou  fun  with  da2::ling  raj-s. 
And  moon  tViat  rules  the  night. 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praife, 
With  ftars  of  twinkling  liglu. 
Kis  pov/'r  dcckre, 
Ye  floods  on  high, 
And  clouds  that  fly 
\i\  empty  ;ii<-. 


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PSALM 


CXLVIII. 


3  The  (lulling  worlds  above, 
In  glorious  order  fl;ind. 
Or  in  fwift  courfcs  move 
By  his  fupreme  command. 

He  fpake  the  word. 
And  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came 

To  praift:  tlie  Lord, 

4  He  mov'd  their  mighty  \v!\ctl!« 
In  iinkn*)\vn  ages  part, 

And  eacli  his  word  fiil/lh 
While  time  and  nature  laft. 
In  dilTVcnt  wa-v  s 
His  works  proclaim 
His  wond'rous  n-\mr. 
And  fpcak  his  praift. 

I'      A       u       s       E . 

J  I-ct  all  the  earth-born  race, 
And  monftcrs  of  the  deep, 
ThcfitTi  that  cleave  the  le^s, 
Crin  their  bofor.i  flcep. 
From  Tea  and  flic  re 
Their  tribute  pay, 
And  rti'l  dilplay, 

'J'heir  Maker's  pow'r, 
C  Ye  vapours,  hnil  a-.'.d  fnow, 
Praife  yc  :h'  Almighty  Lord, 
And  ftormy  \vi.ids  that  blgw 
To  execute  his  word. 

When  lightnings  £hlnc, 
Or  thunders  roar, 
Let  ear:h  adore. 
His  hand  divine. 

7  Yc  nountains  near  the  flcics. 
With  lofty  cedars  there, 
And  trc?s  of  humbler  fi/.e, 
That  fruit  in  plenty  boar. 

Beafia  wild  anil  tainc, 
Birdj,  flics  and  v/orm^. 
In  various  forms, 

Exalt  his  name. 

8  Ye  kings  and  judges  fc.r, 
The  Lord  the  fov'reign  vir.;, 
And  while  you  rule  us  here, 
flis  heav'uiy  honors  bug  : 

Nor  let  the  dream 
Of  pow'r  andfiatc 
Make  you  forj;::t 

Hispovv'r  fupreme. 

9  Virglas  and  youths,  eag.igs 
To  found  his  praife  dlviue, 
While  infaiioy  and  age 
Th^ix  ftthlcr  voices  viin  : 


Wide  as  he  reigns. 
His  name  be  fung 
By  every  tongue. 

In  cndlefs  ftraius. 

to  Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  fhat  rules  above  : 
He  brings  his  people  near, 
And  makes  them  tifte    his  love 
While  earth  and  iky 
Attempt  his  praifc. 
Hi*  faints  fliall  raifc 
His  honors  high. 


LONG  METRF^     Paraphrafcd. 

Uiiverful  Praift   to  OOD. 

1  T    OUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord 
1  .J  From  diftant  worlds  where  creature 

dwell; 
Let  heav'u  begin  the  folemn  word. 
And  found  it  dreadful  down  to  h#il. 

Note,  Tl.h  Vfilm  may  hi  fur.^  to  a  fTifffre. 
vieire^  by  d.'id'tr.9  tie  txoo  foUoiv'ng  linn 
eviry jiansa.,  viz. 

E-j:b  of  bis  ivorki  t':  name  'Tifh'.ayi^ 
But  tbcy  tan  nicr  fulfil  hii  prufe. 

%  The  Lord  !  hoi\:  abfolute  he  rel^s  ; 
Let  ev'ry  angrl  bend  ta^  knCe  : 
Sing  of  his  love  in  heav'nly  ftrains. 
And  fpeak  how  fierce  his  terrors  be. 

.3  nigh  on  a  throne  his  glories  dwell. 
An  awful  tlirone  of  fliining  blifs  ; 
Fly  through  the  woild,  O  Jun,  and  tell 
H  jv/  dark  thy  bearas  compar'd  to  his. 

4  A'v.ike,  ye  tcmpcfts,  and  his  fame 

In  founds  of  dreadful  praife  declare,  j 

Aud  the  fwect  whifper  of  his  naaic 
Fill  ev'ry  gentler  breeze  of  air. 

5  Let  clouds,  and  winds,  2nd  wavrs  agree   j 
"i'o  join  their  praifc  witiibl.tziug  fire, 
L-t  the  tirm earth  and  rolling  feu,  ( 
la  this  eternal  fonj  coufpire. 


6  Ye  flow 


ry  p! 


proc 


laim  his  ikil! 


Valleys  lie  low  before  his  eye  ; 
Ar.d  let  his  praife  from  ev'ry  hill 
Rife  tuneful  to  the  ncighb'iirg  iky. 

r  Yc  ftubborn  oaks,  and  flately  pines, 
Bend  your  high  branches  and  a'^ore  ; 
Praifc  him  ye  bcaUs  In  diff'rcnt  Hraini  ; 
Tlie  lamb  wuft  bleat,  the  lion  roar. 


PSALM       CXLIX. 


119 


J5  Birtls,yemuft  m:ikc  this  praJfe  your  theme 
Nature  demands  a  fong  from  you  ; 
While  the  dumb  fiHi  that  cut  the  ftrcam 
Leap  up  and  mean  his  praifcs  too. 

9  Mortals,  cati  you  refrain  your  tongue, 
When  nature  all  around  you  fings  i 
O  for  a  Ihout  from  old  and  young, 
From  humble  fwains,  and  lofty  kings  ! 

JO  Wide  as  his  vaft  dominion  lies 
Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known  : 
Loud  as  his  thunder  llxout  his  praiTc, 
And  found  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

XI  Jkhovah  !  'tis  a  glorious  word, 
O  may  it  dwell  on  ev'ry  tongue  ! 
But  faints  who  beft  have  known  the  Lord,' 
Are  bound  to  raife  the  nobleft  fong. 

It  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 
Which  Gabriel  plays  on  ev'ry  chord 
From  all  below  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 


I 


SHORT     METR 

Unherfil  Praife. 
Y    ET  ev'ry  creature  join 


E. 


I   JLi  To  praife  th'  eternal  God  ; 
Ye  heav'nly  hofts,  the  fong  begiu, 
And  found  his  name  abroad. 

t  Thou  fun  with  golden  beams, 
Aiid  monn  with  paler  rays, 
Ye  flarry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praife. 

3  Ke  boilt  thofe  worlds  above, 
And  fix'd  their  wond'rous  frame  ; 

By  his  command  th=y  ftand  or  move. 
And  ever  fpeak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapours,  when  you  rife. 
Or  fall  in  (how'rs  or  fnow  ; 

Ye  thunders  murm'ring  round  the  Ikies, 
His  pow'r  and  glory  Tnow. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flafliing  fire, 
Agree  to  praife  the  Lord, 

When  ye  ia  dreadful  ftorms  coiifpirc 
To  execute  his  word. 

6  By  all  his  works  above 
His  honours  be  cxpreft  ; 

But  iViQts  th-it  taCie  h:5  faving'.ove 
Should  ling  his  praifes  b^ft. 


PAUSE  I, 

7  Let  earth  and  ocean  know 
They  owe  their  Maker  praife  ; 

Praife  him  yc  watry  worlds  below, 
And  monfters  of  the  feas. 

8  From  mountains  near  the  flcy 
Let  his  high  praife  rcfound, 

From  humble  flirubs  and  cedars  liigb) 
And  vales  and  fields  around. 

9  Yc  lions  of  the  wood, 

And  tamer  beafts  that  graze, 
Yc  live  upon  his  daily  food, 

And  he  eipecSls  your  praife. 

10  Ye  birds  of  lofty  wing. 
On  high  his  praifes  bear  ; 

Or  fit  on  flow'ry  boughs,  and  fiag 
Your  Maker's  glory  there. 

11  Ye  creeping  ants  and  worms, 
His  various  wifdom  fliow. 

And  flies  in  all  your  ihining  fwarms, 
Praife  him  that  drcft  )'eu  fo. 

12  By  all  the  earth-born  race. 
His  honours  be  exprcft  ; 

But  faints  that  know  his  heav'nly  grace. 
Should  learn  to  praife  him  beft. 
PAUSE  II, 

i.-j  Monarchs  of  wide  command, 
Praife  ye  th'  eternal  King  ; 
Judges  adore  that  fov'reign  hand, 

Whence  ail  your  honours  i'prlng. 

14  Let  vig'rcus  youth  engage 
To  found  his  praifes  high  : 

While  growing  babes  and  with'ringage 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

15  United  zeal  be  fliown 
His  wond'rous  fame  to  raife  ; 

God  is  the  Lord,  his  name  alone 
Deferves  our  endlefs  praife. 

16  Let  nature  join  with  art, 
And  all  pronounce  him  blcfl. 

But  faints  tiiai:  dwell  10  near  his  heart 
Should  iiug  his  j-ruifes  beft. 


PSA 

COMMON 


CXLIX. 

METR  E. 

Sulnh 


Pia'ft    GOD    all  his   Saints  :    Or,   ^^ke 
juii^:i:g-  the  fVorld. 

ALL  ye  that  love  the  L(>rd  rejoice, 
And  let  your  fongs  be  new  ; 
Am-dfc  the  church  with  cheerful  voice 
tU*  later  v.-ciders  Ihs-A-. 


110 


PSALM 


CL. 


ft  The  Jc^vj,  the  people  of  his  grace, 
Shall  their  Redeemer  fing  ; 
And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praife, 
While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

3  The  Lord  takes  pleafure  in  the  juft, 

Whom  finners  treat  with  fcorn  : 
The  meek  that  lie  dclpis'd  in  duft 
Salvation  Hiall  adorn. 

4  Saints  fliould  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

Ev'n  on  a  dying  bed  ; 
And  like  the  louls  in  glory  fiag, 
For  God  fliall  raifc  the  dead. 

5  Then  his    high    praife    flaall  fill    their 

tongues, 
Their  hands  fliall  wield  the  fworU  : 
And  vengeance  fhall  attend  their  fongs. 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 

4  When  Cbrrjf  his  judgment  feat  afcends. 
And  bids  tlic  world  appear. 
Thrones  are  prepar'd  for  all  his  friends 
Who  huuiWy  lov'd  him  here. 

7  Then  fliall  they  rule  with  iron  rod 
Nations  that  dar'd  rebel  : 
And  join  the  fcntcnce  of  their  God, 
Oil  tyrants  dooin'd  to  hell. 


8  The  royal  finners  bound  in  chaim», 

New  triumphs   fliall  afford  ; 
Such  houor  for  the  faints  remains  ; 
Prnifc  yc  and  love  the  Lord. 


P  8  A  L  M      CL. 

COMMON      METRE. 
Ver.  I,  a,  6. 

A  So;tg  of  Praife. 

I   TN  God's  own   houfe    pronounce  hi« 
J.    His  grace  he  there  reveals  ;     [praife, 
To  heav'n  your  joy  and  wonder  raife, 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 
%  Let  all  your  facred  paflQonsmoTC, 
While  you  rehcarfc  his  deeds  : 
But  the  great  work  of  faving  lore 
Your  highcft  praife  exceeds. 
3  AH  that  have  motion,  life  and  breath. 
Proclaim  your  Maker  blcfl  ; 
Yet  when  my  voic<  expires  in  death. 
My  foul  fliall  praife  himbeft. 

\['Tle  jrrtj:ef  part  ef  this  Pfalmfuits  not  mychif 
d.f*gi  i  i  have  tkerrfor:  ivntatedcr.ly  tbc  txvo 
frji  verfej  and  the  hft^  in  afocrt  Doxclcgy  cr 
S^ngof  Praft.  TetfHittke  Chriftlan  Dex- 
ology  is  wore  ufed  in  ChriJltoH  Ajfetnklics ^  I 
bj^:  iiddid  that  alfo.] 


THE     C  H  R I S  T I  A 

LONG      METRE. 

^T^O  God  the  Father,  Go.',  the  Son, 

X     And  God  the  Spirit,  three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praife,  anu  glory  giv'ii, 
By  a!l  on  earth  and  all  in  hcr.v'n. 


COMMON      M  E  T  R  E. 


I 


ET  God  the  Fatli 


the-  Son, 


And  Spirit  be  ador'd 
Where  there  are  woiksto  make  h:mluiov/n. 
Or  faints  to  love  the  Lord. 

COMMON    METRE,     ivhcre  the  iuHe    in- 
cludes tii'cflaffzas.' 

'^pHE  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd, 
.1-       Who  calls  our  fouls  from  death, 
\\')xo  frives  by  hi*  redeeming  word. 
And  new  creating  brcatli. 

To  praife  the  Faiher  and  the  Sen, 

And  Spirl:  all  divinr, 
Tac  One  in  Three,  and  Three  iii  Cue, 

Let  faints  and  ar.gcU  join. 


N     DOXOLOGY 

SHORT      METRE. 

"XT'E  angels  round  the  throne, 
X        And  faints  that  dwell  below, 
Wor£hip  the  Father,  praife  the  Son, 
And  blefb  the  i-pirii  too. 

PARTICULAR     METRE. 

NOW  to  the  great  and  facred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be. 
Eternal  praife  and  glory  giv'n 
Thro'  all  the  v.  crld^  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne. 

And  all  the  faints  in  cartli  r.nd  heav'n. 

PARTICULAR    METRE. 

TO  God  the.  Father's  throne, 
Perpetual  honors  raife, 
Glcry  to  God  the  Sen, 
To  G"i!  the  Spirit  praife  : 
With  all  our  pow'xs, 
]■  ternal  King, 
1  hy  name  wc  fii^tj. 
Wiiiic  faikh  sdurc^. 


tzr 


APPENDIX. 


[Dr.  Watts,  in  hit  Verjion  of  the  Pfalms  thovgbt  proper  to  omit  the  fallo^ving^  viz.  aS.'A,  43</, 
SZd,  SAthy  S9'^t  64/i&,  yothy  ygth^  %Sfhy  loSth^  137/A  and  l^Oth.  He  fuppcftd  the  fubjefl 
cf  each  Pfulm  omitted  ii-a:  fully  taken  up  in  other  I'/ulms.'] 

The  follo7ving,  ivritten  by  the  ingenious  Mr.  Joel  Earlow   cf  Conrellici.t,  by  difire  of  the  Gcr.' 
eral  Affociation  of  that  State,  are  here  added  in  order  to  accor.imcdate  ihufe  ivbo  icif:  i^  b^ue  ' 
the  Pfalms  complete.      They   are   extraBed  from  a.  Book,  itiiitled  "  Dr.  Watls's  I.r.ilation  of 
the  Ffaltns  of  David,  correSiid  and  enlarged" 


PSALM     XXVIII. 

LONG     METRE. 
GOD  the  JirfLge  of  the  J^i^cd. 
i'T~^0  thee,  O  Lord,  I  raife  my  cries  ; 
J-     My  fervent  prayer  in  mercy  hear  ; 
For  rain  -waits  my  trembling  fouJj 
If  thou  refufe  a  gracious  car. 

a  WJicn  fuppliant  toward  thy  holy  hill, 
I  lift  my  mournful  hands  to  pray, 
Afford  thy  grace  nor  drive  me  llill, 
\Vith  impious  hypocrites  away. 

3  To  Ions  of  falfehood,  that  dcfpife 
Tlie  works  and  wonders  of  thy  reign, 
Thy  vengeance  gives  the  due  rcwaru, 
And  Unks  their  fouls  to  endlefs  paia. 

A  But,  ever  blefled  be  the  Lord, 
Whofe  mercy  hears  my  mournful  voice, 
]My  heart  t!iit  truftcd  in  his  v/ord, 
In  his  ialvation  flia.ll  rejoice. 

5  Let  every  faint  in  fore  diftrcfs, 
J3y  faith  approach  his  Saviour  God; 
Then  gr:.nt,0  Lord,  thy  pardoning  grace. 
And  feed  thy  church  v.ith  heavenly  fcod, 


3  O  Tend  thy  light  to  guide  my  feet. 

And  bid  thy  truth  appear, 
Condud:  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 
And  tafle  thy  mercies  there. 

4  Then  to  thy  alter,  oh  my  God, 

Aly  joyful  fett  fliail  rife, 
And  uiy  triumpliant  fongs  fiva!!  praifC; 
The  God  tiiat  rules  die  ikies. 

5  Sink  not,  my  foul,  beneath  ihy  fear, 

Nor  yield  to  weak  dcfpair ; 
For  I  fliall  live  to  praife  the  Lord, 
Andblefs  his  "uardian  ere. 


PSALM     XLIIL 

C  O  M  M  O  N     METRE. 

Safety  in  Divine  Protc^ion. 
1    JUDGE  me,  O  god,  andplead  my  caufe, 
J'      Agaiuft  a  fiuful  race  ; 
yrom  vile  cpprellion  and  deceit 
Secure  me  by  thy  grace. 

a  On  thee  my  ftedfafl  hope  depends, 
And  am  I  left  to  mourn  ? 
T«  fuik  iu  forrov/s,  and  in  Tain 
Ircploie  thy  kiiid  return  I 


P  S  A  L  M     LIL 

C  O  !^I  M  O  N     M  E  T  R  E. 

rie  Difafpointr:ent  cf  the  fi\.kd. 

I  TT7^Y  fliould  the  mighty  make  their 
VV  boa  ft, 

And  heavenly  grace  defpife  ? 
in  their  own  arro  they  put  their  truli. 
And  uU  their  mouth  with  lies. 

J  Hut  Cod  in  vengeance  fliall  dcilrov, 
And  drive  them  from  his  f.icc,' 
No  more  ihall  they  his  church 
Nor  f.nd  on  earth  a  place. 

3  Bat  like  a  cultur'd  olive  grove, 
Drefs'd  in  immortal  green, 
Thy  children  blooming  in  thy  lore, 
Aiiiid  thy  cour;3  are  feen. 

£;.  Ou  thine  eternal  gr^ce,  O  Lord, 
Thy  faints  fl^all  rei't  fecure, 
And  all,  who  truH:  thy  jjoly  ^Yord; 
Sii2il  fiiid  fahatioafurc. 


nnoj, 


k2^ 


APPENDIX 


LONG      METRE. 

The  felly  ef  Self  Dependent. 

I'tTTHY  fliould  tke  haughty  heroboaft, 

V  V     His  vengeful  arm,  his  warlike hoft 
While  blood  dctilcs  his  cruel  hand, 
And  defoiation  waftts  the  land. 

a  He  joys  to  hear  the  captive's  cry, 
The  widow's  groan,  the  orphan's  figh ; 
And  when  the  wearied  fword  would  fparc, 
His  falfchood  fpreads  the  fatal  fnarc. 

3  He  triumphs  in  the  deeds  of  wrong, 
And  arms  with  rage  his  impious  tongue 
With  pride  proclaims  his  dreadful  power 
And  bids  the  trembling  world  adore. 

4  But  God  beholds,  and  with  a  frown, 
Cafts  to  the  dufl  his  honours  down ; 
The  righteous  freed  their  hopes  recal, 
And  hail  the  proud  opprtflbrs  fall. 

5  How  low  th'  infuking  tyrant  lies, 
Who  dar'd  th'  eternal  power  dcfpifc  ; 
And  vainly  deem'd  with  cnviouj.  ]oy, 
His  a-:u  aimigbty  to  deftroy. 

6  W  •  ^.Ti.'\Q  tlic  I.ord  who  hca'.d  our  cries. 
And  fent  falvntion  from  the  Ikies  ; 

The  faiotK,  who  faw  our  mournful  days, 
Shall  join  our  grateful  fon^s  of  praifc 


P  S  A  L  M     LIV. 

C  O  Al  M  O  N     M  E  T  R  E- 

I  T>  EHOI  J)  us  Lord,  and  let  our  ciy 
XJ     Eeff-re  thy  throne  afcend, 
CaH  thou  on  us  a  p:fy;ng  eye, 
/scd  ftill  our  lives  defend. 

Q.  For  flatTgatcrina  fj;?,  Infult  u;  round, 
Opprcfuvc  p'-ciid  and  vain, 
Thcv  c:'.A  thy  temples  to  the  ground, 
And  all  our  rites  profane. 


PSALM     LIX. 

SHORT     METRE. 

Prayer  far  National  Deliverance, 

I   T7ROM  foes  that  round  us  rife, 

jL       O  God  of  heav'n  defend. 

Who  brave  the  vengeance  of  the  ikie;* 

And  with  thy  faints  contend. 

a  Beh«ld  from  diftant  fhores. 
And  defart  wilds  they  come, 
Combine  for  blood  their  barbarout  force, 
And  through  thy  cities  roam. 

3  Beneath  the  filcnt  {hade, 
Their  fccrct  plots  they  lay, 

Our  peaceful  wall*  by  night  iavadc, 
And  wade  the  fields  by  day. 

4  And  will  the  God  of  grace, 
Rcgardlefs  of  our  pain. 

Permit  fecurc  that  impious  race, 
To  riot  in  their  reign  ? 

5  In  vaiii  their  fecret  guile. 
Or  ppcn  force  they  prove  : 

His  eye  can  pierce  the  deepcft  veil. 
His  hand  their  Itrength  remove. 

6  Yet  fave  them,  Lord,  from  death. 
Left  Ave  forget  their  doom  ; 

But  drive  them  with  thine  angry  brcatn 
Through  diftant  lands  to  roam. 

7  Then  fhall  our  grateful  voice 
Proclaim  our  guardian  God  ; 

The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice. 
And  found  the  praifc  abroad. 


3  Yet  thy  forgiving  grace  wc  truft,    . 

And  in  thy  pow-'r  rr  joice  ; 
Thine  arm  OjaU  crulh  our  foes  to  dufb, 
Thy  praife  iijfpirc  our  voice. 

4  Be  thou  with  thofe  whofe  friendly  hand  3  Tin'  jutl'cc  and  thy  po«v'r  dlfnlay. 


P  S  A  L  M    LXIV. 

LONG      METRE. 

1 /^i  RFAT  Gi-d  af.cod  to  my  complai:;!, 
\ji   Korlct  niy  drooping  fpirit  faint  ; 
Wlienfocs  in  fecrfcfpread  the  fn^rc, 

Let  my  falvatlon  be  thy  care. 

2  Shield  me  withoi;t.  and  guard  wirluit, 
rrom  treacherous  foes  and  dtadlv  aa  \ 
h-iav  envy,  h:ft.  a*-  d  pride  depart, 
And  hcav'iiiy  |;racc  cxpai.d  a.y  heart. 


Upheld  us  in  rtiftrcfi 
Extend  thy  truth  thro'Jc;li  cv'ry  land. 
And  11:11  rhy  pcapic  bid;. 


And  fcL'tt^r  far  thv  foes  away 

While  llft.en;lng  nation-;  karn  thy  word, 

And  laiiits  triuaipLaui  blcfs  the  Lord. 


APPENDIX. 


4  Then  fliall  thy  church  exalt  her  Toicc, 
And  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice  ; 
By  faith  approach  thine  awful  tlirone, 
And  pleadjhejnerits  of  thy  Son. 

P'S  A  L  M     LXX. 

COMMON     M  E  T  R  E. 
Froteffion  againfi  Perfonal  Enemies. 

I   TN  haftc,  O  God,  attend  my  call, 
X.      Nor  hear  my  cries  in  vain  ; 
O  let  thy  fpeed  prevent  my  fall, 
And  (iill  my  hope  luftaln. 
a  AVben  foes  infidloiis  n'cund  my  name. 
And  tempt  my  foul  aftray, 
Then  let  them  fnllwith  laflin-  fhame, 
To  their  own  plcts  a  prey. 

3  While  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice, 

And  glory  in  thy  wojd, 
I«  thy  lalvation  raifc  their  voice, 
And  magnify  the  Lord. 

4  O  thou  my  help  in  tim-e  of  need, 

Behold  mv  fore  difmay  ; 
In  pity  haften  to  my  aid. 

Nor  let  thy  grace  delay. 

P  S  aITM     LXaIX. 

LONG      METRE. 

For  the  Difrtfs  of  War. 

iT>EKOLD,0  Gcd,what  cruel  foes, 
£b  Thy  peaceful  heritage  invade  ; 
Thy  holy  temple  (lands  deai'd,     ^ 
la  duft  thy  lacred  walls  are  laid. 

s  Wide  o'er  the  va'lits,drench'd  in  blood 
Thy  people  fall'n  in  death  remain  ; 
•i'h'e  Jowls  of  heav'n  their  flefli  devour, 
And  favage  beafts  divide  the  fluin. 

3  Th*  infuking  foes  with  impious  rage, 
P.epi-oach  thy  children  to  their  face  ; 

"  Where  is  your  God  oi  boalled  pow'r  ? 
"  And  where  the  prornife  of  his  grace  r" 

4  Deep  from  the  prifon's  horrid  glooms, 
O  hear  the  mournful  captive's  figh, 
And  let  thy  fov'rcign  pow'r  reprieve, 
The  trembling  fouls  condemn'd  to  die. 

5  Let  thofe,  who  dar'd  infult  thy  reign, 
Return  diimay'd  with  endlefs  Ihaiue, 
While  heathens,  who  thy  grace  defpife, 
Shall  from  thy  vengeance  learn  thy  name. 

6  So  ihall  thy  children,  freed  from  death, 
Eternal  fongs  of  honour  raife, 

And  ev'ry  future  age  fhall  tell 

Thy  fov'reigu  pow'r  and  pard'aing  grace. 


o 


123 

PSALM     LXXXVKI. 

PARTICULAR  METRE. 
Lcfs  cf  Fritnds  and  Ahjence  of  Divine  Crccc. 

GOD  of  my  falvation,  hear 
My  nightly  groan,  my  daily  pray'r. 
That  Uill  employ  my  waiting  breath  ; 
My  foul,  declining  to  the  grave. 
Implores  thv  fov'reign  pow'r  to  fave. 
From  dark  defpuir  and  lafling  death. 

2  Thy  v,'rath  lies  heavy  on  ray  foul, 
An<i  waves  of  forroAvs  o'er  me  rcU, 

V.'hilc  d'.ifland  filence  fpread  theglocm; 
My  friends  beiov'd  in  happier  days. 
The  dear  compr^nions  of  my  ways, 
Dcicend  around  me  to  the  tomb. 

3  As  left  in  lonely  grief  I  tread 

The  mournful  manfions  of  the  dead. 
Or  to  lome  thron^^'d  afrenibly  -o  ; 
Thrauu;h  all  alike  I  icvc  alone, 
Whi'.e  here  forgot  ar.d  there  unknown. 
The  change  renews  my  piercing  woe. 

4  And  w!.y  will  God  iirglecb  mv  call  ? 
Or  who  fhall  profit  by  my  fail. 

When  life  departs  and  love  expires  * 
Can  duft  and  darkncfs  praife  the  Lord  ? 
Cr  walie  or  brighten  at  his  word. 

And  tune  theharp  with  heav'nly  quirci? 

5  Yet  thro-Jgh  each  melancholy  day, 
I've  pray'd  to  tliee.  and  fcill  we  pray. 

Imploring  ftill  thy  kind  return — 
But  oh  \  my  friends,  my  ccir.forts  fled. 
And  ail  my  kindred  of  ihe  dead 

Recalmy -vvanu'ringthoughtstoiaourn. 


P  3  A  L  M     CVIII. 

COM  M  ON     METRE. 

A  Song  of  F raifc. 

I     A  WAKE  my  foul  to  found  his  praife, 
XjL     Awake  my  harp  to  fing ; 
Join  all  my  powers  the  fong  to  raifc, 
And  morning  incenfc  bring. 

a  Among  the  people  of  his  care. 

And  through  the  nations  rcuad ; 
Glad  fongs  of  praife  will  I  prepare, 
And  there  his  namerefound. 
3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  ftarry  train  ; 
Difrufe  thy  heav'nly  grace  abroad^ 
And  teach  the  world  thy  reigiv 


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4  So  flizll  thy  chofen  fon?  rrjorcc, 
Ai'.d  throng  thv  courts  sbovf  ; 
While  finni-rs  hear  thy  pardonin^volcc 
And  tafterrdccmlng  love. 


P  S  A  L  M     CXXXVII. 

.PARTICULAR     METRE. 

Tbe  E*bv Ionian  CapHiity. 

>    A  LONG  thr  banks  where  Bitlryt  cur- 

-1  jL  rent  }k)ws,  [/tr?.y'd, 

Our  captive  b::ndi  in  deep  dcfpoud'uce 

While  Z.o.v'j  full  in  fad  rcnicmbrance  rofe, 

Her  fricuds,  h-jr  cliiidrcn,  niiaglcd  with 

the  tl.'ud. 

::  Thctvir.clcri.  harp  that  once  vfjth  joy  we 

When  praile  cmnl'iy'd    ::nd  mirth    in- 

IpirM  the  lay,  1 

In  mournful  h'crrcon  the  xvi'loxvs  lump;;! 

And  ijrowinjj  ix\t:l prch-n^'d :I.ctcdit)us 

CiP.Y. 

I  hf  ba'  b:\ror.s.  tvrants,t<>ir.crejfethe\voc, 


5  ir  e'er  my  memory  lofe  thy  lorely  narar, 

If  my  cold  heart  negleA  my  kindred 

race, 

Let  dire  deftnijfUonfeizcthisguiltT  frame; 

My  hand   fliall  pcrifli  and  my  foicc 

fh.all  ceifc. 


6  Yet  fliall   the  Lord,  -who    hears   wlicn 
Zioit  calls, 
O'ertakc  her  foes  with  terror  and  dlf- 
may, 
Hir,  arm  avenge  her  dcfolatcd  vralls, 
And  r.iifc  her  children  to  eternal  dav. 


P  S  A  L  M      CXL. 

COMMON      METRE. 

I    "pF.OTECT  u^  I  ord, from  fatal  liar, 
Jl      Behold  our  rifmg  v,-ocj  ; 
Wc  truft  alone  thy  povieriul  arm, 
'io  fcatter  ali  our  foes. 


1 2  Th- 

Thcir  thocj-^hts  arc  fr.ll  ofj^uile. 
While  ra^tand  carnage  fwcll  their  heart, 
'I'hey  wear  a  pei-.ccful  I'milc. 

O  God  of  grace,  thy  gnardian  care, 
W!»infot.>  without  iuvade, 

Or  fprcad  within  a  deeper  fuarc, 
Supplies  our  conftant  aid. 


cUnn  ;  j 

n,M  farrtdpr,!'!j:in  flrinnsmclodoius  flow,i 

vi'hih- thr y  u'niphcmc  the  grcit  jinc-U  Let  falfliocd  f!cc  before  thy  face, 

v.>>i'>  n:.nie.  Thy  heavenly  truth  extend, 

„     ,          •    I      .1         1    •        ,4  1 1      „  All  n^tioni  tafte  thy  heavenly  ;rra re, 

4Euchow,,n!.tathcncaa.nsar.dhndsun.|  ^,.d^,j  a^^iufion  end.          ^  *' 
kiiOwn,                                               j 

S'la'J  Ifi  icl\-  fens  a  foag  of  Z;V-j  raiTc  ?   15  With  drJIy  bread  the  poor  fupply, 

O  hapieis  Sjlertj  G<'ti'5t'rrtftri-I  iLrone,  I  The  caufe  of  juPace  plead, 

rii.iii  land  of  gloiy,  iicud   mount  of.  And  be  thy  church  exalted   high, 

pi^iiV.                                                I  With  Cir//?  tkc  glorious  hca4- 


FND     OF     THE     PSALMS. 


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H     Y 

AND 

SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 


COLLECTED   FROM    THE   HOLT   SCRIPTURES. 


BOOK 


L 


1.       COMMON     METRE. 
A  anv  Song  U  tbe  Lamb  thai  teasjlaln.    Rev. 

V.  6,  8,  9,  lo,  12. 

1  TOEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb 
J3     Amidft  his  Father's  throne  : 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name. 

And  fongs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  ciders  worflilp  at  his  feet. 

The  church  adore  around  ; 
With  vials  full  of  odours  fweet, 
And  harps  of  fweeter  found. 

3  Tliofe  are  the  pray'rs  of  all  the  faints, 

And  thefe  the  hymns  they  raifc  : 
y.'/Kf  is  kind  to  ov.r  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praife. 

4  [Eternal  Father,  who  fhall  look 

Into  thy  fecretwill  ? 
Who  but  "the  Son  fhall  take  that  book, 
And  open  ev'ry  feal  ? 

5  He  fliall  fulfil  thy  great  decrees, 

T]»e  Son  deferves  it  weil  ; 
Lo,  in  his  hand  the  fov'rcign  keys, 
.Of  heav  a,  aud  death,  and  hell !] 

i  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  orice  was  flain, 
Be  endlefi  blcffin^^s  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  reai->ia 
Forever  on  thy  head. 

7  Thou  haft  redeem'dourfouU  with  blood,; 
Ilaftfet  the  prisoners  free, 
H.'.n  made  us  kings  and  prltfts  to  Cod, 
And  we  ftiull  reign  with  thee  ! 

L  a 


8  The  worlds  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Are  put  beneath  thy  pow'r  ; 
Then  fhorten  thefe  delaying  days, 
And  bring  the  promis'd  hour. 


11. 


LONG    METRE. 


The  Deity  and  Humanity  of  Chrlft.       John  !» 
I,  3,  14  ;  andQ,Q\.  i.  l6;  c/jiEph.iii.9,  la 

I T7  RE  the  blue  heav'ns   were  llretch'd 
-Hi         abroad, 
From  everlafting  was  the  woJ-d  : 
With  God  he  was  ;  the  word  was  God, 
And  mud  divinely  be  ador'd. 

a  By  hk  own  pow'r  were  all  things  made, 
By  him  fupported  all  things  ftand  ; 
He  Is  the  whole  creation's  head. 
And   angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  fin  was  bo»n,  or  Satan  fell, 
Ke  led  the  r.oft  of  morning  ftarj  ; 
(Thy  gener-ition  .vho  can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  years  ?) 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  thofe  heav  uly  forms. 
The  Vy^ord  dtfcends  and  dwells  In  clav, 
That  he  may  hold  converfe  with  vvorms,. 
Drefs'd  iu  fuch  feeble  flefli  as  they. 

5  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son  ; 

How  full  of  truth  !  how  full  of  grace  \ 
When  thro'  his  eyes  the  Godhead  flionc  \ 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode, 
To  learn  new  myftVies  here  and  tcii 
The  Jove  of  our  <Ierccnding  Godj 
The  glories  of  Innaanutl. 


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III. 


5HORT    METRE. 


Tic  NatiKJity  of  Chriji.      Lukc  i.  30,  &C. 

Luke  ii.  10,  ^cc. 
1   "TjIiHOLD  tjte  grace  appears, 
JD  7  he  prfimile  is  fulftli'd  ; 
^aiy  the  v.'or.d'rous  virgin  bears, 
And  Jijus  is  the  child. 

a  [The  Lcrd,  the  highcft  God, 
Cells  him  ]>is  only  Son; 
jE-It  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad, 
And  givc£  him  Daiilu'i  throne. 

3  O'er  'Jcuf.h  fliall  he  rci^ 
With  a  peculiar  fway  ; 

The  nations  ili.ill  his  grice  obtain, 
Hir  kingdom  ne'er  decay.] 

4  To  bring  the  glorious  news, 
A  heav'nly  form  appears  ; 

He  ttlls  the  fliepherds  of  Lhcir  joys, 
And  baniihts  their  f^ars. 

5  Go^  humhle  frvatHS.,  faid  he, 
To  David's  tUy  jh  ; 

The  pion:'ii'd  infant^  kutr,  to  djy, 
Djth  in  a  sir.Hgtr  lie. 

i    }Vith  !coh  and  heart  fer;nt. 
Go  I'ifit  Clirift  your  King  ; 
And  Hrai^ht  a  flaniing  troop  was  feca  ; 
The  fhephcrds  heard  them  fing : 

7    Clory  to  Cod  on  hia'o  f 
And  lea'-J' illy  fcaet  (.h  e^^ith^ 
^i,oJ-'<uiil  to  men,  1c  (i-igc/s  Jty, 
At  tie  Redeemer  s  birtL 

\  [In  v.'onl.ip  fo  diviBC 
Let  faints  employ  their  tongues, 
V*'iih  the  celcftiai  hoft  wr.join, 
And  hjud  repeat  thtir  fon^^s  : 

9    Cffry  to  Gcd  oil  bi^h  ! 

A.td  beu-^nlj  pc^it  en  tartly 
Ce0tf''ui//  tp  men,  ta  enrc's  Jcy^ 
At  tur  Redeem  CI  \  lirti.'] 


^V.  Ilefcrred  to  the  id  Pfalm. 


V.       COMMON    METRE. 


a  The  dear  delights  wc  here  enjoy. 
And  fondly  call  our  own, 
Arc  but  fiiort  favours  borrow'd  now. 
To  be  repaid  anon. 

3  TIs  God  that  lifts  our  comforte  high, 

Or  Gnk*  them  in  the  grave, 
He  gives  and  (bltfTcd  be  his  name  !) 
He  tAes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Peace,  all  our  angry  pa(£ons  then. 

Let  each  rebellious  figh 

Be  filent  at  his  fov'reign  will, 

And  ev'ry  murmur  die. 

5  If  fmiling  mercy  crown  our  lives. 
Its  praifcs  fliall  be  fpread. 

And  we'll  adore  thcjufhicc  too 
'J  hat  ftrikes  our  comforts  dead. 


'  \T 

Jl->I       And  crcpc  to  life  at  ^j  :'>, 

We  to  the  earth  return  agaia, 

And  nunijlt  xviti»  our  iluft 


VI.       COMMON    METRE. 
Triumph  over  Death.     Job  xix.  IJ ,  a 6,  2 7- 

I   /^  REAT  God,  I  own  the  fentcnce  jlH, 
yjT     And  nature  mull  decay; 
I  yield  my  body  to  the  dull. 
To  dwell  with  fellow-clay. 

i  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
And  trample  on  the  tombs  ; 
My  yffuf,  my  Rtdeemer  lives. 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes. 

3  The  mighty  conqu'ror  (lull  appear 
High  on  a  royal  feat, 
And  death  the  laft  of  all  his  foes. 
Lie  vanquifb'd  at  his  feet. 

Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  ILin, 
And  gnaw  my  wafbng  flefh, 

When  (;od  fliall  build  my  bonci  again, 
Hc'il  clothe  them  all  afrcfli : 

5  Thea  lliall  I  fee  thy  lovely  face 
With  flrong  immortal  cyci. 
And  fciift  upon  thy  unknown  grace 
With  plcafurc  and  lurprize. 


Vil.       COMMON    METRE. 

Tie  Invitdticii  of  the  Gtffel ;    Cr,   Spirit,M 

jro(.d  and  Clothinr.      Ifa.  Iv.  I,  2,  &.C. 

LET  ev'ry  mortal  ear  attend. 
And  ev'ry  heart  rejoicr, 


.,, -,,^       -  ^,  .,  _         The  trumpet  of  the  eolpcl  louuds, 

AKr.D  as  from  the  earth  wc  came,  -,..,      '  .     ..      «^    X  » 

^         V.jtij  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry  ftarviiig  foul&. 

That  feed  upot  il.t  wi;,tl, 


Book  I. 


HYMNS,     &c.  VIII,  IX. 


And  vainly  Ilrivc  with  earthly  toys 
'J'o  fill  an  empty  niind  : 

S  Eternal  v.ifdom  has  prepar'd 
A  foul  reviving  fcaft, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provifion  tafte. 

4  Ho  f  ye  that  pant  for  living  ftreams, 

And  pine  av.-ay  and  die  ; 
Here  you  may  qr.cnch  your  raging  thirA 
With  fprings  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
•     Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  [Ye  perifhing  and  naked  poor. 

Who  work  with  mighty  pain, 

To  v/eave  a  garment  of  your  own, 

That  will  not  hide  your  fin  ; 

7  Come  nUked  and  adorn  your  fouls 

In  robes  prepar'd  by  God, 
Wrought  by  the  labours  of  his  Son, 
And  dyed  in  his  own  blood.] 

3  Dear  God  !  the  treafures  of  thy  love 
Arc  evcrlafting  mines, 
Deep  as  our  helplcfs  miferics  arc, 
And  boundlefs  as  our  fins  ! 

9  The  happy  gates  of  gofpcl  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day  : 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  fcek  iupplics. 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


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VIII.       COMMON    METRE. 

Tie  Safety  and  ProteSiion  of  the  CburfO.      Ifa. 

iivi.  I,  2,  3,  4,  J,  6. 

1  TTOW  honourable  is  the  place 
X  X  Where  we  adoring  ftand> 
Ziou  the  glory  of  the  earth, 

And  beauty  of  the  land  I 

2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
The  walls  of  ftrong  falvation  made, 

Defy  th*  alTaults  of  hell. 
2  Lift  up  the  everlafting  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fiing. 
Enter  ye  nations  thut  obey 

The  ftatutes  of  our  King. 

4  Here  fliall  you  trtfle  unmingled  joys. 
And  live  in  perfccSl  peace  ; 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
Aad  vcntur'd  on  his  grace. 


J  Trufl  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  truft, 
And  banifh  all  your  fears  : 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 

6  What  though  the  rebels  dwell  on  high, 

His  arm  fliall  bring  them  low  ; 
Low  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  lofty  heads  fhall  boir. 

7  On  Bahyhn  our  feet  fliall  tread, 

In  that  rejoicing  hour  ; 
The  ruins  of  her  walls  fliall  fprcad 
A  pavement  for  the  poor. 


IX.       COMMON    METRE. 

tit  Promlfes  of  the  Covenant  of  Grace.  Ifa. 
Iv.  I,  a.  Zech.  xiii.  i.  Mic.  vii.  19. 
Ezek.  xxxvi.  35,  &c. 

1  TN  vain  wc  lavifli  out  our  lives, 
JL     To  gather  empty  wind ; 
The  choiceft  blcffings  earth  can  yield 
Will  flarve  a  hungry  mind. 

%  Come  and  the  Lord  fliall  feed  our  f#uls 
With  morefubftantial  meat. 
With  fuch  as  faints  in  glory  love, 
With  fuch  as  angels  cat. 

3  Our  God  will  ev'ry  want  fupply. 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace  : 
He  gives  by  cov'nant  and  by  oath 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

4  Come  and  loe'll  cleanfe  our  fpoited  foule. 

And  warh  away  our  ftains 
In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son, 
Pour'd  from  his  dying  veins. 

5  [Our  guilt  fhallvanifli  all  away, 

Though  black  as  hell  before  ; 

Our  uns  fliall  fink  benesth  the  fca. 

And  lliall  be  found  no  more. 

6  And  left  pollution  fliould  o'erfprcad 

Our  inward  pow'rs  again, 
His  fpirit  fliall  bedew  our  fouls 
Like  purifying  rain.] 

7  Our  heart,  th'at  fiinty,  ftubborn  thing. 

That  terrors  cannot  move. 
That  fears  no  threat'ningsof  his  wrath. 
Shall  be  diflblv'd  by  love : 

8  Or  he  can  take  the  flint  away 

That  would  not  be  refin'd, 
And  from  the  treafures  of  bis  grace 
Ecftuw  a  fcfter  nu»d. 


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HYMNS,     kc.  Xy  XI,  xii,  xiii.       Book  I. 


9  There  fliall  his  facred  Spirit  dwell, 

And  deep  engrave  his  law, 

And  eT'ry  motion  of  our  fouls 

To  fwift  obedience  draw. 

10  Thus  ttUI  he  pour  falvation  down, 

And  we  fliall  render  praife  ; 
Wc  the  dear  people  of  his  love, 
And  he  our  God  of  grace. 


'H' 


X.       SHORT    METRE. 

Tbt  hhfeijttfs  of  Go/pel  rimes  ;  Or,  the  ^ro- 
tUiion  •/  Chrift  to  Jews  and  Gentiles.  Ifa. 
▼.  a,  7,  8,  9,  10.     Math.  xiii.  i6, 17. 

'OW  beauteous  arc  their  feet 
Who  ftandon  Zion  i\i\\\. 
Who  bring  falration  ou  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  rereal ! 

a  How  charming  is  their  voice, 
How  fweet  the  tidings  are  ! 
"  Zitn  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
-"  He  rdgns  and  triumphs  here." 

,",  How  happy  are  our  cars, 
That  hear  this  joyful  found. 
Which  Idugs  and  prophets  waited  for 
And  fought,  but  never  found  \ 

4  How  blefled  are  our  eyes, 
That  fee  this  hcav'nly  light ; 

Prophets  and  kings  defir'd  it  long, 
But  dy'd  without  the  fight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice. 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

'JerufdUm  breaks  forth  in  fongs. 
And  defarts  Iciirn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 

Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 

Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


a  ♦*  I  thank  thy  fov'reign  pow'r  and  love, 
♦'  That  crowns  my  docflrine  with  fuccef*  ; 
"  And  makes  the  babes  in  knowledge  leara 
"  The  heights,  and  breadths,  and  len^h* 
of  grace. 

3  "  But  all  kis  glory  lies  conceal'd, 

"  From  men  of  prudence  and  of  might ; 
*'  The  prince Dfdarknefs  bliudsthcireyes, 
"  And  their  own  pride  refills  the  light. 

4  "  Father,  'tis  thus,  becaufe  thy  will 
**  Chofe  and  ordain'd  it  (hould  be  fo  ; 
"  Tis  thy  delight  t'  abafe  the  proud, 
*•  And  lay  the  haughty  fcorner  low. 

5  "  There's  none  can  know  the  Father  rigbf , 
But  thofe  who  learn  it  from  the  Son  ; 
Nor  can  the  Son  be  well  rccciv'd. 
But    where    the    Father    makes    him 

known." 

6  Then  let  our  fouls  adore  cur  God, 
That  dt  als  his  graces  as  he  pleafe  ; 
Nor  gives  to  mortals  an  account. 
Or  of  his  adlions  or  decrees. 


XI. 


LONG    METRE. 


XII.        COMMON     METRE. 
Fret  Graft  h  rtvialing  Chrift.      Luke  X.  ^r' 

I    JESUS  the  man  of  conAant  grief, 
J      A  mourner  all  his  days  ; 
His  fpirit  cncc  rcjoic'd  aloud. 
And  turn'd  his  joy  to  praife. 

a   Father  2  thaitl  tby  'U"nt4frotet  /#f /, 

'Th^i  hatb  rccifd  tvr  Sen 

To  men  unlearned ;    and  ic  babes 

Has  tncde  the  gcfpcl  lufum. 

3    Tbt  msjTrles  of  redeeming  .f  •" 
A-e  bi-hlen  froinihc  '.viff, 
IVh'l;  fride  and  carnal  reasonings  j»im 
Te  fivell  and  hJiud  tbeir  eyes. 

Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  hcav'n  and  earl 
I  His  great  decrees  fulfil,  ' 

■j     And  orders  a'!  !ms  works  of  grace, 
I  By  bis  own  fov'reign  will. 


Tif  Humble  enli^btened,  and  carnal Hecfc. 
Ll.d  ;    Or,  the  Sovenijriiy  vf  G/a^t'. 


b:/m- 


XllJ. 


LONG    METRE. 


'77.. 


j'T^HERE  wns  an  hour  v.hcn  Corfj}  rc- 

X  joic'd. 

And  fi>oke  his  joy  in  words  of  praife  ;        j 

*'  Father,  I  th3;a'v  thee,  mighty  Gvd.  ' 

"  Lcrd  oi  rh»'  -    ■  '.-.  ,iiiU  zicaviis.  .in.!  fc;^s 


Sen  tf  God  incxjf^uic  ;    Or,  the  TitUs  and 
■!  K'.-.^dotn  of  cHKisx.     Ifa.  ix.  a,  6,  7. 


i^~^nE  lands  that  long  indarknefs  lay,. 
X     No'.v  have  bthcid  a  heav'nly  light  ; 
N^tii^ns  ibarfat  in  deam's  cold  Ihadc, 
Arc  ':'.;is''.l  vrith  be  urns  divir.-J'  ''^r\<)-' 


Book  I.     HYMNS,     &c.  xiv,  xv,  xvi,  xvii. 


I2.> 


t  The  virgin's  promis'd  Son  is  born  ; 
Behold  the  cxpeAed  child  appear : 
What  fiiall  his  names  or  titles  be  ? 
'■'     7he  Wonderful,  rhe  Comfdlor. 

5  [This  infant  is  the  mighty  God, 
Come  to  be  fuckled  and  ador'd  ; 
Th'  eternal  Father,  Prince  of  peace, 
The  Son  of  Da-oid  and  his  Loid.] 

,4The  government  of  earth  ar.d  fcas 
i   Upon  his  flioulders  fliall  be  laid ; 
His  wide  dominions  fnall  increafe, 
And  honours  to  his  name  be  paid. 

-y  7{A'-  the  holy  child  Oiall  fit 
;    High  on  his  father  David's  throne, 
Shal!  cruiTi  his  foes  beneath  his  feet. 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 


I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Chr/JI's  own  pov/r  may  reft  on  mc; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  ftrong, 
Grace  is  my  fliield,  and  C^jrfjl  my  fong. 

I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  fuft"'rings,  if  my  liOrd  be  there; 
Sweet  pleafures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  his  left  hand  my  head  fuftaiuj. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone  ; 
When  new  temptations  fpring  and  rife. 
We  find  how  great  our  weakncfs  19. 

So  S^ifrtpfon,  when  his  hair  was  loft. 
Met  the  Philijlines  to  his  coll ; 
Shook  his  vain  Hmbo  with  f?.d  furprir^, 
Made  feeble  fight,  and  lolt  liis  eyes. 


XIV.       LONG    METRE. 
7  -Ir  Triumph  of  Faith  ;   Or,  Chrift's  umhangc 

a'Ae  Love.     Rom.  viii.  33,  &c. 
1 TTTHO  fhall  the  Lord's  eka  condemn. 
VV     "i'is  God  tbat  iuflilies  their  fouls, 
Ar.d  mercy  like  a  mighty  ftream, 
O'er  ail  thcii*  fins  di^'intly  rolls. 

:  Who  fliall  adjudge  the  f:iints  to  heli  ? 
'J'is  Chr)fl  that  fcff"er'din  *hcir  ftcad  ; 
And  the  falvaiion  to  fulfil, 
Behold  him  rifing  from  the  dead. 

3  He  lives  !  he  lives !  and  uts  above, 
for  ever  interceding  there  : 
"Who  fiv.dl  divide  ufc  from  his  love, 
Or  what  fliould  tem.pt  us  to  delpair  ? 

»,  Shall  perfecution  or  diilrcfs. 
Famine,  or  fword,  or  nr.kediicfs  ? 
He  that  hath  lov'd  us,  beare  us  through. 
And  makes  us  more  than  conqu'rors  too. 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  pov/'r, 
*  It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour: 

Chrif  ii  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope, 
No*-  can  we  fink  with  fuch  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  pow'rs  on  high,  nor  pow'rs  below, 
Shall  caufe  his  mercy  to  remove. 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Chrift  our  love 

XV.       LONG    METRE. 

Qur  oivn  M^ccknefs,  and  Chrift  cur  Strength. 
1   Cor.  xli.  7,  9,  10. 

I    T    ET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  fay, 
1   J    Strcvgth  Jbcll  be  equal  to  the  day  : 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  diftrefs» 
Leaning  00  aii-iufficieQt  grace 


XVI.       COMMON    METRE. 

Hofar.nc  to  Chrift.  Matth.  xxi.  9.  Luke  xix; 
38,  40. 

I  TT  OS  ANN  A  to  the  roya!  Son 
XjL     Of  David's  ancient  lint ! 
His  natures  two,  hisperfon  one, 
Myfterious  and  divine. 

z  The  root  of  David  here  we  find, 
And  offspring  is  the  fame  ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 

3  Bkfs'd  he  that  comes  to  wretched  mc« 

With  peaceful  news  from  hcav'u  1 
^././.«c.r,cf  the  higheft  ftrain. 
To  Chrif  the  Lord  be  giv'n  ! 

4  Let  mortils  ne'er  refufc  to  take 
Th'  Hcfaii7ia  on  their  toniTues,    [break 

Left  rocks  and  ftcnes  fliould  raife,  and 
Their  lileuce  into  fongs. 


XVII.       COMMON    METRE. 

Fiacry  ov.-r  Death.      I    Cor.  XV.  $$,  &C. 

I   f^  FOR  an  overcoming  faith 
\J     To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monfter  death. 
And  all  his  frightful  pow'rs  ; 

Z  Joyful,  with  all  the  ftrength  I  have» 
My  quiv'ring  lip  fliould  ling, 
IVbere  is  tby  beef  c J  via'ry  jrrave  t 
And  ivb'ere  ike  moifersfing ? 

3  If  fm  be  pardon'd  I'm  fecure. 
Death  has  no  fting  befide  j 


I30        HYMNS,  &c. 


xviii,  XIX,  XX,  XXI.     Book  I. 

XX.       COMMON    METRE. 


The  law  gives  fin  It«  damning  pow'r  ; 
But  Cbriji  my  ranfom  dy'd. 

Now  to  the  God  of  viclory 

Immortal  th:inks  be  paid,                   .-  !  i      A   WAKE  my  heart,  arlfc  my  tongue, 
Who  mskes  ns  conqa  lors,  whrle  we  die        /-\.       ^  / c  i -..  . 


Spiritual  Apparel^  ▼JZ-    '^ht  Robe  tf  Rightetuf- 
nrfj,andGarmeHtt  of  Sahailtn.   Ifa.  lli.  lO. 


Through  C.'yrrji  our  living  hcid. 


XVIII.    COMMfTN    METRE. 

Blepd  are  thi  Deadlhat  die  in  tie  Lfrtf.     Rev. 
xiv.   13. 

1  TTEAR  r.-hat  the  voice  frcm  heav'n 
XjL  For  all  the  piow?  dead,  [proclaims 
Sweet  is  the  favour  of  their  names, 

And  foft  their  flecping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  yefui,  and  arc  b!f  Ts'd  ; 

How  kind  their  (lumbers  are  ! 
From  fuft"'r:np;s  and  frcm  Hns  released. 
And  freed  from  ev'ry  fnarc* 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toll  and  ftrlfe. 

They're  prtfent  with  tlie  Lord  ; 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 


JLA.     Prepare  a  tuneful  voice  ; 
In  God  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  1  rejoice. 

a  'Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  fonl, 
And  made  fa'.vation  mine  ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluttd  vi'orm 
He  makti  his  graces  (bine. 

And  Icil  the  fhadow  of  a  fpoi 
Should  en  my  foul  be  fouv;d. 

He  took  the  rcbe  the  Saviour  wroaght. 
And  caf^  it  all  around. 

How  far  the  heav'niy  rcbe  exceeds 
What  earthly  princes  wear  I 

Thefe  ornaments,  how  bright  they  fliint  ' 
How  white  the  garments  are  ! 

The  Vpirit  wrought  by  faith  and  IcTC, 

And  hope  in  ev'ry  grace  ; 
Eut  Jff-is  ipent  his  life,  to  work 

The  robe  of  lightecuincfs. 

Strangely,  my  foul,  art  thou  array 'd 
By  the  great  facrtd  Three  ! 

la  fwcettft  harmoKy  of  praii'e 
JLct  all  thy  pcw'rs  a^rce. 

XXI.       COiMMON     METRL. 
^  Vift(.r.  tsf  th-T  Kingucm  cf  Chlifl  ar»»ng  rain. 

Rev.  ixi.  1,  z,  3,  4. 
I   T    O,  what  a  glorious  fight  appears 
i      I  A     To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
I     The  earth  and  feas  are  pafs'd  away. 
And  the  eld  rolling  fiies. 


XIX.     COMMON    METRE. 

The  Song  «f  Simeon  :    Or,  Death  madt  dijirci' 
ble.     Luke  i.  27,  &c. 

1    T    ORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear,  J 1. 

JLi     As  happy  Simeon  came,  I       X 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here 
O  make  our  joys  the  fame  ! 

S  With  what  divine  and  vaft  delight 

The  good  old  man  was  fili'd, 
When  fondly  in  his  witrier'd  arms 

He  clafp'd  the  hcly  Child  ; 
3  "  Now  lean  leave  this  world,  he  cry'd,  a  From  the  third  heavX'^^here  God  re£dc«, 


"  Behold  thy  ftrvaut  dies 

"  I've  fecn  thy  great  falvation,  Lord,       I 

"  And  dole  my  peaceiul  eyes.  ' 

'■'•  This  is  the  light  prep-ii 'd  to  fbluc 

"  Upon  the  Gentile  lands, 
"  Thine  Ifrael\  glory,  and  their  hope, 

•*  To  break  their  llavifli  bands." 

\'jefus  !  the  vifion  of  thy  face 
Hatb  overpov/'ring  charms  ! 

Scarce  fhall  I  feel  death's  cold  enabrace, 
If  Cbriji  be  in  my  arms.    ' 


That  holy,  happy  place. 
The  New  JcruJJ.er.:  comes  down, 
Adorn'd  with  Ihining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  fliout  for  joy. 

And  the  bright  arriiies  fing, 
*'  Mortals,  behold  the  facredfeat 
Of  your  dcfccnding  King. 

4  ^'  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

*'  Removes  bis  bltls'd  abode  ; 
**  Men,tli'j  dearc'bjcds  of  Lis  grace, 
"  And  he  the  loving  God. 


4  Then  wiU  ye  hear  my  heart-ftrings  break,  5  "  His  own  foft  hand  fliall  wipe  the  tears 


How  fwect  my  minutes  roll 
A  aiortal  palenefs  on  my  check, 
Awd  glory  in  my  foul.] 


"  Frora  ev'ry  weeping  eye,         [fears, 
"  And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and 
'*  ^\ud  deatk  itftif  (baii  dk. 


Book  I.    HYMNS,  kc.  xxiv,  xxr,  xxvi,  xxvii.         131 


<  Ho^  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long  ! 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  fwifter  round  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 


XXII,  ^;fy  XXIII.  Referred  t9  the  \%f,th  Pfal. 


XXIV.       LONG    METRE. 
the  rkh  Sinner  dying.  Pfal.  xlix.  6,  9,  Eccl. 

viii.  8.  Jobiii.  14,  I5- 
I   TN  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil, 
A  And  heap  their  fhining  dull  in  rain, 
Look  down  and  fcorn  the  humble  poor, 
And  boaft  their  lofty  hills  of  gain. 

s  Their  golden  cordials  cannot  eafc 
Their  pained  kcarts  or  aching  heads, 
Nor  fright,  nor  bribe,  approaching  death 
From  giitt'ring  roofs  and  downy  beds. 

3  The  lingering,  the  unwilling  foul, 
•    The  difmal  fummons  mud  obey, 

And  bid  a  long  a  fad  farewell, 
.   To  the  pale  lumps  of  lifelefs  clay. 

4  Thence  they  arc  huddled  to  the  grave, 
Where    kings    and    flares    have    equal 

tlirones  ; 
Their  bones  without  diftindion  lie 
Araaag  the  heaps  of  meaner  bones. 


The  rcji  referred  to  the  J^^th  Pfalm. 


XXV.       LONG^  METRE. 
A  Viffn  of  the  Lamb.      Rev.  V.  6,  7,  8,  9. 

I      A   LL  mortal  vanities  be  gone, 

Jl\.  Nor  tempt  my  eyes,  nor  tire  my 
lehokl  amidil:  th'  eternal  throve  [ears, 
A  vifion  of  the  Lamb  appears. 

Z  [Glory  his  fleecy  robe  adorns, 

Al'cirk^'d  wiih  the  bloody  death  hs  bore; 
[<     Seven  are  his  eyes,  and  fevcn  his  Jiorns, 

To  fpeak  his  wifdom  and  his  pow'r. 
^  Lo,  he  receives  a  fealcd  book 
\    From  hiin  thut  fits  upon  the  throne  ; 
"fefus^  my  Lord,  preva^s  to  look 
Cii  dark  decrees  and  things  unknown.] 

4  Ail  the  a^embliug  faints  around 
ikll  v/orrh;ppIng  biifore  the  Lamb, 
And  in  new  longs  of  gofpel  found 
^'xudfefs  th'.rlr  houourj  to  his  name. 

5  T'Uc  joy,  the  fliout,  the  harmony 
l-iies  o'er  the  evcrlafting  liilU  ; 
JVorihy  art'tbo-u  alo-e,  they  cry, 
T'y  r:ud  tht  !:o:iij  ti  loof-  the  fali- 


6  Our  voices  join  the  heav'nly  ftrain. 
And  with  tranfporting  plcafurc  iing. 
Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  flain. 
To  be  our  teacher  and  our  king  1 

7  His  words  of  prophecy  reveal 
Eternal  councils,  deep  defigns  : 
His  grace  and  vengeance  fhall  fuliJI 
The  peaceful  and  the  dreadful  lines  : 

8  Thou  haft  redeem'd  our  fouls  froaa  kcO 
With  thine  invaluable  blood  ; 

And  wretches  that  did  once  rebel 
Are  now  made  fav'rites  of  their  Go<L 

9  Worthy  for  ever  is  the  Lord, 
That  dy'd  for  trcafons  not  his  owa« 
By  ev'ry  tongue  to  be  ador'd. 

And  dwell  upon  his  Father's  throne. 


XXVI.       COMMON    METRE. 

Hope  of  Heaven  by  the  RefurreB'tm  of  Chrift; 

I  Pct.i.  .■5»4,  5- 

I   T)I^ESS'D  be  the  evcrlafting  God, 
Jj     The  Father  of  our  J^ord  : 
Be  his  aboundiJSg  mercy  firais'd. 
His  majefty  ador'd. 

1  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Sea, 
And  call'd  him  to  the  flcy, 
He  gave  cur  fouls  a  lively  hope 
That  they  £hould  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  fins  reqiurs 

Our  flcili  to  fee  tbe  duft. 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rofc, 
So  all  bis  foH'wers  muft. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divitie 

Referv'd  againft  tJiat  day; 
*T;s  uncorrupted,  uauelil'd, 
And  cannot  wafic  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  pow'r  of  God  are  kept, 

'Till  the  falvation  come  : 
We  walk  by  faith,  :^5  fcrangcrs  here, 
'Till  Clrljl  fliali  call  us  home. 


XXVII.       COMMON    MLTIU:. 

/ijfurauce  of  Heaven  ;    Gr,  .7  S.:lnt  prepared  lo 

dii.     %  Tim.  iv.  6,  7^  8,  iZ. 

I  [  IPb  EATH  may  dhToIvc  my  body  now, 
X3      And  beara?.y  Ipirit  heme  ; 
Why  do  rny  minutes  move  fo  .low, 
Nor  my  fc-.ivauon  come  "^ 


'32 


HYMNS,   &c. 


4  With  heav'nly  weapons  I  have  fought 
The  battle*  of  the  Lord, 
Finilli'd  my  courfe,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  wait  the  fure  reward.] 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  hcav'n  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  f?de  ; 
The  righteous  Judge  at  that  great  day 
ShaU  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone  ; 

But  all  that  love  and  long  to  fee 

Th'  appearance  of  hia  Son. 

5  "Jefuty  the  Lord,  fliall  guard  me  fafc 

From  ev'ry  ill  dcfign  ; 
And  to  his  heav'nly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  foul  of  mine. 

4  God  is  my  cverlafling  aid, 

And  hell  fliall  rage  in  vain ; 
To  him  he  highcft  glery  paid, 
And  eadlcfs  praife.     Amsn. 


XXVIII.^  COMMON  METRE. 
^        ^      % 
The  Trrumpb  of  Chrift  over  the  Enemies  of  tie 
Church.      Ifa.  Ixiii.  I,  a,  3,  &c. 

iTTTHAT  mighty  man,  or  mighty  God, 
V  V        Comes  travelling  in  ftatc 
Along  the  IJumean  road, 
Away  from  Bcxrc.h\  gate  ! 

2  The  glory  of  his  robes  proclaim 

'Tis  fome  vi<5lor!ous  king  : 
«'  Tis  I  the  juft,  the  Almighty  One, 
*•  That  your  lalvation  bring." 

3  Why,  mighty  Lord,  thy  faints  inquire, 

Why  thine  apparel's  red  ? 
A!id  :>.l!  thy  vefture  ftaiu'J  like  thofc 
Who  in  the  v/inc-prers  tread  ? 

4  «  I  b V  myftilf  have  trod  the  prefs, 

"  And  crufli'dmy  foes  alone  ; 
"  My  wrhtli  has  ftiuck  the  rtbi-lsdead, 
'*  IMy  fury  fiAmp'd  them  down. 

5  •'  'Tts  Edifr.'s  blood  thr.t  dyes  my  robes 

*•  With  joyful  fcar'et  fl.tins  ;  , 

"  Tlie  triumph  that  my  raiment  wears 

"  Spruo;^  frcui  thfeir  bleeding  veins. 

6  «  Thus  fhall  the  n,^tions  be  dcftroy'd 

•-  That  dare  iniVt  my  Taints  ; 
'■•  1  h'^-rc  a«  arm  t'  avenge  their  w: onga 
••  .\r.  M;r  fur  thi'M  C'v/cr::'].iii:ti." 


XXVIII,  XXIX,  XXX.       Book  I. 

XXIX.     COMMON  METRE. 

The   Triutrpb  cf  Chrift  .•    Or,   The   Ruin   of 
Antichriji.      Vcr.  4,5,  6,  7. 

I  «   T  LIFr  my  banner,  faith  the  Lord, 
A     "  Wliere  Antkhrif  has  (lood  ; 
"  The  city  of  my  gofpel  foes 
"  Shall  be  a  field  of  blood. 

*'  My  heart  has  (ludicd  jufl  revenge, 
"  And  now  the  day  appears, 

*'  The  day  of  my  rcdecm'd  is  ccme, 
"  To  wipe  away  their  tears. 

"  Quite  weary  \i  niy  patience  g^ovrn, 

"  And  bids  n\y  fury  go  : 
"  Svv'ft  as  the  lightning  It  fliall  move, 

"  And  be  as  fatal  too. 

"  I  call  for  helpers  but  in  vain  : 

"  Then  has  my  gofpel  none  ?    [nough, 

"  Weil,    mine    own   arm  has  might  c- 
*'  To  crufli  rjy  foes  alone. 

"  Slaughter,  and  my  devouring  fwcr4 
"  Shall  walk  the  ftreets  around, 

"  Bahel  fhall  rccl  beneath  my  llroke, 
•'  And  ftaggcr  to  the  ground." 

ThyhcnourF,  O  vicloriou*;  King! 

Thine  own  right  hand  fliall  raifc. 
While  we  thy  av.iul  vengeance  Cng, 

And  our  deliverer  praife. 


XXX 

d'jcr  fc 


LONG     ?4£TRE. 


Dili'ttrartce  anfivertd,      Ifa.    XX vi. 

8 ao. 

iTN  thine  own  v/ays,  O  God  of  love, 
'  X    We  wail  the  vihts  of  thy  ;;i  ace  ; 
Our  fouls  d'-fire  is  to  thy  name. 
And  the  rcmcu.brcjicc  of  thy  face. 
%  My  thoughts  are  fcarching,Lcrd  forthfc; 
'Mongflththlarkfl'ndcsof  loncfomtniglu. 
My  e.'irned  crits  fnlutc  the  A:ics, 
Before  tiic  dawn  rcllorcthe  light. 

3  Look  how  rebellious  men  deiidc 
The  tcFider  patience  of  mv  C^cd  ; 
Lut  they  ll;all  fee  thy  lifted  hai-d. 
And  feci  the  Icourges  ofth)  rod. 

4  Mark  1  the  Ltcrnal  rends  the  fky, 
A  mighty  vcice  btfcrc  him  goes, 
A  voice  of  ir;u!\.:V:  to  his  friends, 
H-t  :hfc:«i";»!ri:  thuixUr  to  i%ib  foa. 


Book  I.      HYMNS,    &c.  xxxii,  xxxix,  xl. 


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5  Come,  children,  to  your  Father's  arms, 
Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  grace 
'Till  the  fierce  ftorm  be  overblown. 
And  my  revenging  fury  ceafe. 

6  My  fword  fliall  boaft  its  thoufands  flain. 
And  drink  the  blood  of  haughty  kings, 
While  heav'nly  peace  around  my  flock 
Stretches  its  foft  and  fliady  wings. 

XXXI.  Re/erred  to  the  ijl  Pfalm. 


XXXII.       COMMON   METRE. 
Strength  from  Heaven,  Ifa.  xl.  27,  a8,  29,  .30 

iTTTHENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts 
V  V  And  Where's  our  courage  fled  ?  [arife 
Hasreftlefs  fln,and  raging  hell, 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead  ? 

Z  Have  we  forgot  th'  Almighty  name, 
That  form'dthe  earth  and  fea  ? 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  ? 

3  Treafures  of  everlafting  might 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell ; 
He  gives  the  conquefl;  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

4  Mere  mortal  pow'r  fliall  fade  and  die, 

And  youthful  vigor  ceafe  ; 
But  we  that  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
Shall  feel  our  ftrength  increafe. 

5  The  faints  fliall  mount  on  eagles'  wing- 

And  tafle  the  promis'd  bills, 
'Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive  - 
Where  pcrfecl  pleafurc  is. 

XXXIII,  XXXIV,  XXXV,  XXXVI, 
XXXVII,  XXXVIIL  R.-ferrcd  to  Pialni 
IZl,  I24>   67,   73j   ^0,and  84. 


3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  our  fears, 

Sufpicions  and  complaints  ? 
Is  he  a  God,  and  fliall  his  grace. 
Grow  weary  of  his  faints  ? 

4  Can  a  kind  woman  e'er  forget 

The  infant  of  her  womb. 
And  'mongfl:a  thoufand  tender  thoughts 
Her  fuckhng  have  no  room   ? 

5  Tety  faith  the  L.QrA,fioutd  nature  change^ 

And  mothers  monjiers  provCy 
Sion  JiiU  divells  upon  the  heart 
Of  everlajling  lo'ue. 

6  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hands 

1  have  engravd  her  name  : 
My  hands  fball  raije  her  ruindiualls. 
And  build  her  broken  frame. 


XXXIX.         COMMON    METRE. 

GODS  tender  care  '/  his.  ClurJj.  Ifa.  xhx.  JJ 
14,  ^c. 

1  lyJ^OW  fli'.ll  my  inv/ard  joys  arife, 
X^       All  d  b  u  r  1 1  i  n  to  a  fon  g  : 
Almighty  low  inlpircs  my  heart, 

Aiid  plealures  tunc  my  tongue. 

2  God  on  his  thiifly  Sio's  hill 

Some  mercy  drcips  hab  thrown, 
AvA  folenin  oi'.rhs  !:avli  bound  ills  love 
'i'o  fliowcr  falvatiuu  djwn. 


XL. 


LONG    METRE. 


The  Bufnefs  and  Blejfednefs  of  glor'ifed  Saints, 
Rev.  vii.   13,  14,  ij>  ^^^ 

iTTTHAT  happy  men,  or  angels,  the fcy 
VV    That  all  ikcir  r6bes  arcfpotlfs  tvhits? 
Whence  did  this  glorious  troop  arrive 
At  the  pure  realms  cfheavnly  light  ? 

z  From  tort 'ring  racks  and  burning  fires. 
And  feas  of  their  own  blood  they  came  ; 
But  nobler  blood  has  wafli'd  their  rubes. 
Flowing  from  Chrift  the  dying  Lamb. 

3  Now  they  approach  th' almighty  throne, 
With  loud  H( faunas  uight  and  day, 
Swett  anthems  to  the  great  Ihrec-QuCy 
Mealiire  thtlr  bkfs'd  eternity. 

4  No  more  fliall  hunger  pain  their  fouls : 
He  bids  their  parching  thirfl  be  gone. 
And  fpre'ads  the  fliadow  of  his  wir.:;s. 
To  Icrecn  them  from  the  fcorching  uin. 

5  The  Lamb  that  fills  the  middle  throne, 
Shall  flied  around  his  milder  beams  ; 
'J"hcre  AkuI  they  feaft  on  his  rich  love. 

And  drink  full  joys  from  ll^ir!g  dreams. 

6  Thu-.  lliall  their  miglity  blifs  renew, 
Througli  the  vafi  round  ofcndltTs  years. 
And  I  he  fol  t  hand  of  fov'reign  grace 
Ktals  ail  their  wounds,   and  wipes  their 


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XLI.       COMMON  METRE. 

Ibifamc:    Or ^  The  Martyrs  glorijied.      Rey. 
vii.  1.3,  &c. 

1  'npHESE  glorious  m'trds,  ho-w  bright  tbey 

X  Wbenct  all  their  ivhite  array  ?  \Jhinf 
Hoiv  came  they  to  the  bafpy  feats 
Of  everlafing  day  ? 

2  From  tortVing  pains  toendlefsjoys, 

On  fiery  wheels  they  rode, 
And  ftrangely  wafli'd  their  raimentwhitc, 
In  Jff"f'  dying  blood. 

3  Now  they  approach  a  fpotlefs  God, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ; 
Their  warbling  harps  and  lacred  fongs. 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 

4  Theunvcil'd  glories  of  his  face 

Amongft  his  faints  refide, 
While  the  rich  treafure  of  his  graec 
Sees  all  their  wants  fupply'd. 

5  Tormenting  third  fliall  leave  their  fouls 

And  hunger  flee  as  faft ; 
Tlie  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  fwect  repaft. 

6  The  Lamb  fliall  lead  his  heav'nly  flock 

WiU-.c  living  fountains  rife, 
And    (vc  divine  fliall  v/ipe  away 
The  forrcws  of  their  eyes. 


J  Through  the  wide  air  the  weighty  rocki 
Are  fwjft  as  hailftoncs  hufl'd : 
Who  dares  engage  his  fiery  rage, 
That  fliakcs  the  folid  world  i 

6  Y€t  mighty  God  !  thy  fov'reign  grafc 

Sits  regent  on  the  throne, 
The  refuge  of  thy  chofen  race. 
When  wrath  comes  rufhing  dowc. 

7  Thy  hand  fliall  on  rebellious  kings 

A  fiery  tempefl  pour. 
While  we  beneath  thy  flielt'ring  wings 
Thy  jufl  revenge  adore. 

XLIIT.  Referredto  the  100th  Pfalm. 
XLIV.  Reftrredto  the  l^^J  Pfalm. 


XLII.       COMMON    METRE. 

Divine  f-rrath  and  Mercy  ;    from    Nalium  i. 

1,  2,  3.^c. 
I      A   DORE  and  tremble,  for  our  God 
jL\.      Is  a  *iciipmiti<rfire. 
Hi';  jealous  eyes  with  wrath  inflame, 
And  raifc  his  vengeance  higher. 

1  Almighty  vengeance  how  it  burns  ; 
Huw  briplit  his  fury   glows  ! 
Valt  m.-'.g2i',incs  of  plagues  and  Il:orms 
Lie  trcaijr'd  for  his  foes. 

3  Thofe  heaps  of  wrath  by  flow  degrees 

Arc  furc'd  into  a  flame, 
But  kindled,  Oli !  how  fierce  they  bla^c! 
And  rend  ail  nature's  frame. 

4  At  bis  approach  tljc  mountains  flee, 

And  leek  a  wat'ry  gr.".vc  ; 
Thcfri^litcd  fua  makes  liafic  r.way. 
And  llirliikiUp  cv'iy  wave. 


ii.b,  xii.  ly. 


XLV.       COMMON    METRE. 

The  lafi  Judgment.      Rcv.  XX.  5,  6,  7,  8. 

I   O  EE  where  the  great  incarnate  God, 
O     Fills  a  majeftic  throne, 
\^'hile  from  the  flcies  his  awful  voice 
Bears  the  laft  judgment  down. 

a  ["  I  am  the  firfl,  and  I  the  lafl, 

"  Through  endlefs  years  the  fame  ; 
"  I  AM — is  my  memorial  ftill, 
"  And  my  eternal  name. 

3  "  Such  favors  as  a  God  can  give, 

"  My  royal  grace  bcftows  ; 
"  Yc  thirfty  fouls  come  tafte  the  ftreams 
"•  Where  life  and  pleafure  flows.] 

4  ["  The  faint  that  triumphs  o'er  his  fins, 

"  I'll  own  him  for  a  fon  ; 
"  The  whole  creation  lliall  reward 
"  The  conquefts  he  has  wop. 

5  "  But  bloody  hands  and  hearts  unclean, 

"  And  all  the  lying  race, 
"  The  faithlefs  and  the  fcotHng  crew, 
"  That  fpurn  at  oiler'd  grace  ; 

6  *•  They  fliail  be  taken  from  my  fight, 

"  Bound  fall  in  iron  chains, 
"  And  hc;iulong  plunij'd  ii.tothe  lake 
•"  Where  fire  and  daikncfs  reigns." 

7  O  m;'.y  I  fl^and  before  the  Lamb 

When  car:h  and  feas  are  fled  ! 
Arilluar  the  JuJgc  prc>nouj:ct  n:y  name 
Will:  blcflings  on  my  head. 

8  Mr.y  I  with  thofc  forever  dwell 

Who  here  were  my  d/:l!<;ht, 
While  lir.ners  b.inilli'd  dowi:  to  hcl], 
ix  J  more  oli'jiid  lay  light. 


ffioiok  I.      U  YM  N  S,    &c.  xLviii,  xlix,  l,  li.      135 


XL VI  andXUVn.  kefetred  to  Pfti,%and  3  6  Then  fhall  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 

And  feel  a  -warmer  flame, 


XLVIII.       LONG     METRE. 
The  ChrijVan  Race.       Ifa.  xl.  28,  29,  30,  31 
X    A   WAKE  our  fouls  (away  Our  fears 


And  fweeter  voices  tunc  the  fong 
Of  ^If^yl'j  and  the  Lamb. 


COMMON     METRE 


X\.  Letev'rytrcmblingthought  begOne)  The  Song  of  Zachan'as,  and  the   Mrffcge  cf 

]Q\\n  the  Bapt-jl :  Or,  Light. ind  Sanation  by 
JefusChrift.Luke :.  68,l7V.  John  1.29,31. 


Awake  and  run  the  heav'nly  racC; 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

1  True  'tis  a  ftrait  and  thorny  road, 
And  mortal  fpirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 
That  feeds  the  flrength  of  ev'ry  faint 

3  The  mighty  God,  whofe  matchlefs  pow'r,  2  Now  he  bedews  old  Dai>iJ's  root 


I   VrOW  be  the  God  of  Ifrael  blef>'d, 
Xy    Who  makes  his  truth  appear  \ 
His  mighty  hand  fulfils  his  word, 
And  all  the  oaths  he  fware. 


is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 

And  firm  endures,  while  endlefs  years 

Their  everlafting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overHowing  fpring, 
Our  fouls  iliall  drink  a  frcfh  fupply, 
While  fuch  as  truft  their  native  ftrciigth 
Shall  melt  awuy,  and  droop  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 
We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  iouls  Hmll  fly, 

Nor  tire  amidfl  the  heav'nly  road. 


XLIX.       COMMON    METRE. 

The  JVorks  of  Mofes  and  the  Lamb.     Rev. 
XV.  3. 

X  T  TOW  Arong  thine  arm  i3,m!ghty  Ged-i 
JLJL  Who  wGuld  not  fear  thy  name  ? 
Jcfus,  how  fwect  thy  graces  are  ! 
Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb  ? 

a  He  has  done  more  than  M-jfes  did, 
Our  Prophet  and  our  King ; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  fouls, 
And  taught  our  lips  to  ling. 

3  In  the  Eed  Sea  by  Mcfes'  hand 

The  Egyptian  hofl:  was  drown'd  ; 
But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  iins, 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 

4  When  through  the  defart  Jfrael  went, 

With  manna  they  were  fed  ; 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flelh, 
And  calls  it  \Wii\g  bread. 

5  Mofes  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 

Yet  never  reach'd  the  place  : 
But  Chrif  fhall  bring  his  foU'wcrs  home. 
To  fee  his  Father's  face. 


^Vith  blellings  from  the  fkies  : 
He  makes  the  branch  of  promife  grow, 
The  promis'd  hern  arife. 

3  [ J^'''  ^vns  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  his  face, 
The  herald  Vvhich  our  Saviour  God 
ijent  to  prepare  his  ways. 

4  He  make?  the  great  falvation  known, 

Hefpcitks  of  pardon'd  fins  ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heav'nly  love, 
In  its  ov/n  glory  fliiaes. 

5  *'  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  he  cries, 
"  That  takes  our  guilt  away  : 

"  I  faw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 
"  On  his  baptizing  day.] 

6  "  Be  ev'ry  vale  exalted  high, 
"  Sink  ev'ry  mountain  low  ; 

"  The  proud muftflcop, and  humblefouis 
"  Shall  Lis  falvation  knew. 

*'  T.he  Heathen  realms  with  ///Wsland 
"  Shall  join  in  fweet  accord  ; 

*'  And  all  that's  born  of  man  fliall  fee, 
"  The  glory  cf  the  Lord. 

8  "  Behold  the  morning  flar  arife, 
"  Ye  that  in  darknefs  Ht  : 
He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace 
"And guides  our  doubtful  feet." 


LI.       SHORT    METRE. 

Preferring  Grace.     Judc  Xxiv.  35. 

I  ^^T^O  God  the  only  wife, 

X       Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the- faints  below  the  fkies 
Their  humble  praifts  bring. 


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a  'Tis  his  almighty  love. 
His  counfel  and  his  care, 
Prefervcs  us  fafe  from  fin  and  death, 
And  cv'ry  hurtful  fnare. 

.3  He  will  prefent  our  fouls 
Unblemifli'd  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chofen  feed 
Shnll  meet  around  the  throne. 

Shall  blefs  the  condi:ifc  of  his  grace. 
And  make  his  uondcrs  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  (jod 
Wifdom  and  pow'r  belongs, 

Immor^;ll  crowns  of  ma;efty, 
And  evcrlafting  fongs. 


LIL 


LONG    r.IETRE. 


Baftifm.     Matth.  xxviii.  19.  Acls  ii.  38. 

1  ^^  I  'WAS  the  commilTion  of  our  Lord, 

JL      Oo  teach  the  tiaticns,  ari.i  hapf'xCy 
The  nations  have  recci\'d  tlic  word 
Since  he  afccuded  to  the  llcits. 

a  He  fits  upon  th'  eternal  hills. 
With.  gr;ec  and  p-irdon  in  h.is  Lands, 
And  ftncb  his  rov'jiant,  with  the  fcals. 
To  blefs  the  diftunt  chriftian  lands. 

2  r-priii,  and  be  tapfrzd,  he  faith, 
J'or  th^  rerrijfion  cf  your  fins  ; 

And  thus  our  fcnfe  aflifts  our  faith, 
And  fliews  us  what  his  gofpcl  means. 

4  Our  fouls  he  waflies  in  his  blood. 
As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Defcends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourfclves  to  thee, 
And  feal  our  cov'nant  wit!i  the  Lord; 
O  may  the  great  Kternal  Three 

In  heav  '11  our  fclemn  vows  record  ! 


2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  mord. 
That  book  of  life,  that  fure  record  ; 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heav'n, 
Is  by  the  fweet  conveyance  giv'n. 

5  God's  kindefl  thoughts  are  here  exprcfa'd, 
Able  to  make  us  wife  and  blefs'd  ; 
The  doclrines  are  divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof  and  comfort  too. 

A  Ye  people  all  who  read  his  love 
In  long  epi flies  from  above, 
(He  hath  not  fent  his  facred  word 
To  ev'ry  land)  praife  ye  the  Lord. 


LIV.       LONG    METRE. 

'Elccl'ni^  Grace:    Or,  Saints  beloved  in  Chrift. 
j  Eph.  i.  3,  ^c. 

1  TESUS,  \Tc  blefs  thy  Father's  name  ; 

J*    Thy  God  anci  ours  are  both  the  fame; 

What  heav'nly  bielungs  from  his  throne 
1  Flow  down  to  anners  through  his  Sou  ! 

a  Chrift  be  my  jirjl  ehB,  he  faid. 
Then  chofe  our  fciuls  in  Chiiji  <.  ur  Head, 
Before  he  g-:ve  the  mounta-ns  birih. 
Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

3  Thus  did  eternal  love  begin 

To  raife  us  up  from  death  and  fin  ; 
Our  characlcrs  were  then  decreed; 
Llar.dtji  in  lu^e,  a  hc!yj\^i. 

4  Predeftinated  to  be  fons, 

Born  by  degrees,  but  choofe  at  once  ; 

A  new  regenerated  race, 

To  pralft  the  glory  of  his  grace. 

5  With  C/j./_y?,  cur  Lord,  v.e  fliare  a  part 
in  the  afltHflions  of  his  h.eart ; 

Nor  fl'.all  our  f(,u!s  be  thence  remov'd, 
"fill  he  forgets  his  fiift  bclov'd. 


Llil.       LONG    MKTRE. 

The  hol'j  Scriptures   Hfb.  i.  I.    2  Tim.  iii.  1 5, 
16.  Pfal.  cxlvii.  19,  ao. 

1  f^*  OD,  who  ia  various  metliodt-  told 
Vjr   His  mind  and  will  to  faints  ot"  old. 
Sent  hi-5  own  Son, with  truth  and  grace, 
'I'o  teach  us  in  thcfe  latter  duvs. 


LV.       COMMON    METRE. 

liczekiah's  .^oa.t  ;    Or,  Sulnefs  and  Recovery 
\L\.  xxxvili.  9,  &c. 

I   TTTHEN  we  are  rais'd  from  d.ep  dif- 
VV     Our  God  deferves  a  fon^  ;  [trtfs, 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praife 
From  Hezciral's  tongue. 

7,  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 
^rt  open'd  wide  in  vain. 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
ton.;iiaiidi  ihtm  fail  a;rain. 


Book  I.        H  Y  M  N  S,  &c.  lvi,  lvii,  lviii. 


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3  Pains  of  the  flefh  are  wont  t'  abufc 

Our  minds  with  (lavifli  fears  ; 
Our  days  are  faji^  and  ivt  Jhall  lofe 
The  remnant  of  our  years. 

4  We  chatter  with  a  fwallow's  voice. 

Or  like  a  dove  we  mourn, 
With  bitternefs  inftead  of  joys, 
Afilidied  and  forlorn. 

5  Jehovah  fpeaks  the  healing  word, 

And  no  difeafe  withftands  ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
Aqd  fly  at  his  commands. 

6  If  half  the  firings  of  life  fliould  break, 

He  can  our  frame  reflore, 
He  cafts  our  fins  behind  his  back. 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 


LVI.       COMMON      METRE. 

n:he  Song  of  Mok%  and  the  Lamb:  Or  Babylon 
falling^Kty.  xv.  3,  and  xvi.  19,  and  xvii.  6. 

I  TTTE  fing  the  glories  of  thy  love, 
VV    We  found  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
The  Chriftian  church  unites  the  fongs 
OiMofes  and  the  Lamb, 
a  Great  God,  how  wond'rous  are  thy  works 
Of  vengeance,  and  of  grace  ! 
Thou  King  of  faints,  Almighty  Lord, 
How  juft  and  true  thy  ways  ! 

3  Who  dares  refufe  to  fear  thy  name. 

Or  worfliip  at  thy  throne  ! 
Thy  judgsients  fpeak  thy  holincfs 
Through  all  the  nations  known. 

4  Great  Babylon,  that  rules  the  earth, 

Drunk  with  the  martyrs  bload, 
Her  crimes  ihall  fpeedily  awake 
The  fury  of  our  God. 

5  The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mix'd. 

And  flic  muft  drink  the  dregs  ; 
Strong  is  the  l>ord,  her  fov'reign  Judge 
And  (hall  fulfil  the  plagues. 


a  To  all  that's  good,  averfe  and  blind, 
But  prone  to  all  that's  ill  ; 
What  dreadful  darknefs  veils  ourmind  t 
How  obftinate  our  will ! 

3  Conceiv'd  in  fin  (O  wretched  (late) 

Before  we  drav/  our  breath. 
The  firfl  young  pulfe,  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  and  death. 

4  How  ftrong  in  our  degen'rate  blood 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 
Wanders  through  all  our  veins  ! 

5  [Wild  and  unwholefome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be  ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  Hving  fruit 
From  fuch  a  deadly  tree  ? 

6  What  mortal  pow'r  from  things unclcaa 

Can  pure  produdlions  bring  ? 
Who  can  command  a  vital  flream 
From  an  infe<5led  fpring  ?] 

7  Yet  mighty  God,  thy  wond'rous  love, 

Can  make  our  nature  clean, 
While  Ckrlji  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  fin. 

8  The  fecond  Adam  fliall  rcftore 

The  ruins  of  the  firil  ; 
Hojttnna  to  that  fov'reign  pow'r 
That  new  creates  our  dufc! 


LVIII.       LONG    METRE.* 


ru 


Devil  •uanqvlfhed  :    Cr^    Michael' 
"■jiitb  the  Drao-cn.   Rev.   xii.   7. 


Wa^ 


L 


ET  mortal  tongars  atternpt  to  fing 


LVII. 


COMMON    METRE, 


Chief  gen'ral  of  th'  eternal  King,     [ftocd 
And  fought  the  battles  of  our  God. 

2  Againfl  the  dragon  and  his  hcfl 
Tiie  armies  of  the  Lord  prevail  ; 

In  vain  they  rage,  in  vain  tliey  boan-, 
Their  courage  fiuki,  their  weapons  iaiU 

3  Down  to  the  earth  v.as'5<7/^«  thrown, 
Down  to  the  earth  his  legions  fell; 
Then  was  the  trump  of  triun.ph    blown, 
And  fliook  the  drtadiui  deeps  of  hell, 


Cripnai  Sin  :    Or,  Tbcfrji  and  fecond  Adam.' 

Rom.  V.  la,  b'.-.  Pfal.  li.  5.  Job  xiv.  4.     j 
I   "O  A CK WARD  with  humble  fliame  we  4  Now  is  the  hour  cf  darknf  fs  paft, 

Jj      On  our  original ;  [look    Chrift  has  alTura'u  his  reigning  pow'r  ; 

Hjw  is  our  natuix-  dalh'd  and  broke        |   Behold  the  jjrtat  accuicr  calt 

ia  our  Brftfather's  fall  !  i  Dov/a  fjo:n  the  »ides,:o  riic  no  more. 


Book  I. 


HYMN  S,  kc.  Lix,  Lx,  lxi,  lxii. 

LXI.       LONG     METRE. 


J  'Twas  by  ihy  blood  immortal  I.amb, 
Tliine  armies  trod  the  tempter  down  ; 
'Twas  by  thy  word  and  pow'rful  nam 
They  gaia'd  the  battle  and  renown. 

6  Rejoice  ye  heav'ns  ;  k-t  ev'ry  fVar 
Shine  with  new  glories  round  the  iky 
.Saints,  while  ye  Ting  the  heav'nly  war 
Ralfe  vour  Deliv'rcr's  name  on  high. 


LIX.       LONG     METRE. 

Babylcn/u//<r/i.  Rev.  xviii.  ao,  li. 

iTN  Gabriil'^  hand  a  mighty  ftonc 
X    Lies  a  fair  type  of  £abylon  : 
Frof-itti  rejoice  and  all  ye  faints  ^ 
(Jodjhall  avenge  your  long  complaints. 

1  He  faid,  and  dreadful  as  he  ftood» 
He  funk  the  millftone  in  the  flood  ; 
*Xhus  terribly  Jball  Babel /a//, 
*Tbus^  and  no  more  bt  found  at  all. 


LX, 


LONG    METRE. 


The  Virgin  Mary's  Song  :     Or,  The  promifed 
MelEah  born.  Luke  i.  46,  \Sfc. 

j|^UR  fouls  fhall  magnify  the  Lord, 
V^   In  God  the  Saviour  we  rejoice  ; 
"While  we  repeat  the  Virgin's  fong, 
May  the  fame  fpirit  tune  our  voice. 

^  [The  Higheft  faw  her  low  eftate, 
And  mighty  things  his  Uand  hath  done  ;" 
His  ovcrihadowing  pow'r  and  grace 
Makes  her  the  mother  of  his  Son. 

Q  Let  ev'ry  nation  call  her  blcft 
And  cndlefs  years  prolong  her  fame  ; 
But  God  alone  muftbe  ador'd  ; 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  name.]   • 

4  To  thofe  that  fear  and  truft  the  Lord) 
His  mercy  (lands  forever  fure  : 
from  age  to  age  his  proraife  lives, 
And  the  performance  is  fecurc. 

x;  He  fpake  to  AbrAam  and.  his  feed, 
'  In  thc-ejimll  all  the  earth  he  blcfs'd  ; 

The  mcm'ry  of  that  ancient  word, 

Lay  long  iu  his  eternal  breaft. 

6  But  now  no  more  fliall  JfraelwAi, 
No  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn  ; 
Lo,  the  delirc  of  nations  comes  ; 
Behold  the  promis'd  feed  is  bora  ! 


CHRIST   cur    High   Prirfi    and    King   :      •^ 
CHRIST  coming  t9  Jt.'Jgmcnt.  Rev.  1.5,6,7. 

iXTOW  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know 
l\    The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 
And  ftrains  of  nobler  praifc  above. 
,  'Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulcft  fins, 
And  wafti'd  us  in  his  richcft  blood  ; 
'Tis  he  that  makes  us  pritfls  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jefui  our  atoning  PriefVy 
To  J^fus  our  fuperior  King, 
Be  everlaAing  pow'r  confcft. 
And  ev'ry  tongue  his  glory  fing. 

4  Behold  on  flying  clouds  he  comes. 
And  ev'ry  eye  fliall  fee  him  move ; 
Though  with  our  fins  we  pierc'd  him  once ; 
Then  lie  difplays  his  pard'ning  love. 

5  The  unbcUeving  world  (hall  wail, 
While  we  rejoice  to  fee  the  day  -. 
Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promife  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 


LXIL       COMMON     METRE. 

cURiST*ESUS<ir  Zam^    e/  COD    -worppfcd 

by  all  the  Creation.  Rev.  V.     II,  12,  1 3. 
I   /^OME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  fongs, 
l^     With  angels  round  the  throne  ;  _" 
Ten     thoufand     thoufand     arc    jhcir 
tongues. 
But  all  their  joys  arc  one. 

I  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  dy'd,  they  cry, 
To  be  exalted  thu^  • 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  o"'^  ^'P^  ^eply 
For  he  was  llain  for  us. 

J  Jefus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honor  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
And  bleflings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine- 

4  Let  all  that  dweU  above  the  flcy. 

And  air,  and  earth  and  feas, 
Confpirc  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  fpcak  thine  endlefs  praife. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  blcfs  the  facrcd  name 
Of  him  that  fits  upon  the  throne, 
Aud  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


Book  I.    HYMNS,  &c.  lxiii,  lxiv,  lxv,  lxvi.    139 


LXIII.       LONG    METRE. 
Christ's   Humiliation  and  Exaltation.     Rev. 

V.  I  a. 

iTTTHAT    equal    honours     fhall    we 

W  bring, 

To  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
W'hen  all  the  notes  that  angels  fmg, 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 

a  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  Hain, 
The  Prince  of  Life  that  groan'd  and  dy'd, 
Worthy  to  rife,  and  live  and  reiga 
At  his  Almighty  Father's  fide. 

3  Pow'r  and  dominion  are  his  due, 
Who  ftood  condemn'd  at  Fi/ate's  bar, 
Wifdom  belongs  to  Jefus  too, 
Tho'  be  was  charg'd  with  madnefs  there. 

5  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 
Yet  he  fuflain'd  amazing  lofs  ; 
To  him  afcribe  eternal  might, 
Who  left  his  weaknefs  oa  the  crof». 

5  Honeur  immortal  muft  be  paid, 
Inftead  of  fcandal  and  of  fcorn ; 
While  glory  fhines  around  his  head. 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Bleflings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curfc  for  wretched  men  : 
Let  angels  found  his  facred  name, 
And  ev'ry  creature  fay,  Amen. 


LXIV.       SHORT    METRE. 

Adoption.  I  Jolin  iii.  I,  t5*<r.  GaK  vi.  6. 

I  T>EHOLD  what  wond'rous  grace 
13     The  Father  has  beilow'd 
On  finners  of  a  mortal  race, 

To  call  them  fons  of  God  ! 
%  'Tis  no  furprizing  thing, 
That  we  fliould  be  unknown  ; 
The  Jewifli  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlafting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 
How  great  we  muft  be  made  : 

But  when  we  fee  our  Saviour  here, 
We  fliall  be  like  our  head. 

4  A  hope  fo  much  divine 
May  trials  well  endure, 

Mav  purge  our  fouls  from  fenfe  and  an, 
'  As  Ciiriji  the  Lord  i »  pure. 


5  If  in  my  Father's  love 
I  fharea  filial  part, 

Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove 
To  reft  upon  my  heart. 

6  Wc  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  (laves  beneath  the  throne 
My  faith  fliall  Abba  Father  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 


LXV.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Kingdoms  of  the  World  become  the  King' 
doms  of  the  Lord :  Or^  The  Day  of  jfudg' 
ment.     Rev.  xi.  IS' 

I T    ET  the  feventh  angel  found  on  high, 
X-i  Let  fliouts  be  heard  thro  all  the  &y.  \ 
Kings  of  the  earth  with  glad  accord. 
Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  Lord. 

z  Almighty  God,  thy  pow'r  afl«mc, 
Who  waft,  and  art,  and  art  to  come  ; 
Jefus  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  flain. 
For  ever  live,  for  ever  reign. 

3  The  angry  nations  fret  and  roar, 
That  they  can  flay  the  faints  no  more^ 
On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  God, 
To  pay  the  long  arrears  of  blood. 

4  Now  muft  the  rifing  dead  appear  ; 
Now  the  decifive  fcntence  hear  ; 
Now  the  dear  martyrs  of  the  Lord 
Receive  an  infinite  reward. 


LXVL       LONG    METRE.' 

CHRIST  the  King  at  bis  Table.    Solomon's. 
Song  i.  2,3,  4,5,  I3,i3,  i?- 

iT  ET  him  embrace  my  foul  and  prove 
X.  i  Mine  int'reft  in  his  heav'nly  love  ; 
The  voice  that  tells  me,  thou  art  mine,. 
Exceeds  the  bleflings  of  the  vine. 

a  On  thee  th'  aaointing  fpirit  came, 
And  fpreads  the  favour  of  thy  name, 
That  oil  of  gladnefs  and  of  grace 
Draws  virgin  fouls  to  meet  thy  face. 

3  Jefus,  allure  me  by  thy  charms, 
My  foul  (iiall  fly  into  thine  arms  ! 
Our  wand'ring  feet  thy  favours  bring 
To  the  fair  chambers  of  the  King. 

4  [Wonder  and  pleafure  tunes  our   voice> 
To  fpeak  thy  praifes  and  our  joys  ; 

Our  mem'ry  keeps  this  love  oi  thine 
Bevoiid  the  tad-  of  richeft  rviae.] 


I40       HYMN  S,    kc.  lxvii,  lxviii,  lxix.       Book  I. 


5  Though  in  ourfelvcs  deform'd  wc  arc, 
And  black  as  Kedar's  tents  appear, 

Yet  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on, 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 

6  [While  at  his  tabic  fits  the  King, 
He  loves  to  fee  us  fmile  and  fing  ; 

Our  graces  are  our  beft  perfume,  [room 
And  breathe  like   fpikenard    round  the 

7  As  myrrh  new  bleeding  from  the  tree 
Such  is  a  dying  Chrift  to  me  : 

And  while  he  makes  my  foul  his  gucft, 
My  bofom,  Lord,  {hall  be  thy  reft. 

t  [No  beams  of  cedar  or  of  fir, 
Can  with  thy  courts  on  earth  compare, 
And  here  we  wait  until  thy  love 
Kaifc  us  to  nobler  feats  above.] 


LXVII.         LONG    METRE. 

SttHfig  the  Pajures  a/  CHKlsr    the    SbepherJ. 
Solomon's  Song  i.  7. 

I'T^HOU  whom  my  foul  admires  above 

X    All  earthly  joy  and  earthly  love. 
Tell  me,  dear  fhcpherd,  let  me  know 
Where  doth  thy  fwccteft  paftures  grow  ? 

»  Where  is  the  fhadow  of  that  rock. 
That  from  the  fun  defends  thy  flock  ? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  flieep. 
Among  them  reft,  among  them  flcep. 

3  Why  fhould  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  afidc  to  paths  unknown  ? 
My  conftant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  feek  another  love. 

4  [The  footfleps  of  thy  flock  I  fee  ; 
Thy  fwceteft  paftures  here  they  be  ; 
A  wond'rous  feaft  thy  love  prepares. 
Bought  with  thy  wounds,and  groans,and 

tears. 

5  His  dearcft  flefh  he  makes  my  food. 
And  bids  me  drink  his  richeft  blood  ; 
Here  to  thcfe  hills  my  f«ul  will   comCi 
•'1  ill  my  beloved  lead'  rac  home.] 


a  Amongft  the  tkorns  fo  lillies  fliinc  -. 
Amongft  wild  gourds  the  noble  vine  ; 
So  in  my  eyes  my  Saviour  proves, 
Amidft  a  thoufand  meaner  loves. 

3  Beneath  his  cooling  (hade  I  fiu. 

To  fliicld  me  from  the  burning  hc»t ; 
Of  heav'nly  fruit  he  fprcads  a  fcaft. 
To  feed  my  eyes  and  plcafe  my  taftc. 

4  [Kindly  he  brought  me  to  the  place 
Where  ftands  the  banquet  of  his  grace, 
He  faw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head, 
The  banner  ot  his  love  he  fpread. 

5  With  living  bread  and  gen'rous  wine. 
He  cheers  this  finking  heart  of  mine  ; 
And  op'ning  his  own  heart  to  me, 

He  fliows  his  thoughts  how  kind  they  be] 

6  O  never  let  my  Lord  depart. 
Lie  down  and  reft  upon  my  heart ; 

I  charge  my  fins  not  once  to  move, 
Nor  ftir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  love. 


LXVIII.       LONG   METRE. 

The  Banquet  of  Love.  Solomon's    Song  ii.  i 
a,  3.  4.  5.  6,  7- 

iX>EHOLD  the  Rofe  o^  Sharon  here, 
XJ  The  Lilly  which  the  vallics  bcir  ; 
Beheld  the  Tixc  of  Life  that  gives 
Rwa\:Iiii»^'  fruit  and  healing  leaves. 


LXIX.       LONG    METRE. 

ClltLlST  appearing  to  Lis  Church,  and  feeHng 
her  Company.  Solonion's  Song  ii.  8,  9,  lO, 
II,    12,    13. 

i'~T^HE  voice  of  my  beloved  founds 

JL     Over  the  rocks  and  rifing  grounds ; 
O'er  hills  of  guilt  and  feas  of  grief, 
He  leaps,  he  flies  to  my  relief. 

2  Now  through  the  veil  of  flcfli  I  fee 
With  eyes  of  Jove  lie  looks  at  me  ; 
Now  in  the  gafpel's  cl^eareft  glafs 
He  fliows  the  beauties  of  his  face. 

3  Gently  he  draws  my  heart  along. 
Both  with  his  beauties  and  his  tongue  ; 
Rife,  faith  my  Lord,  make  hafte  away, 
No  mortal  joys  arc  worth  thy  ftay. 

4  The  Jcwifli  wintry  ftatc  is  gone, 
Themifts  are  fled,  the  fpring  comes  on, 
Thefiicred  turtle  dove  we  hear 
Proclaim  the  new,  the  joyful  year. 

5  Th' immortal  vine  of  heav'nly  root 
BlofToms  and  buds,  and  gives  her  fruit  ; 
Lo,  wc  arc  come  to  taftc  the  wine  ; 
Our  fouls  rejoice  and  blcfs  the  \  inc. 

6  And  wlierl  wc  hear  oar  J^fus  fay, 
Rife  up,  my  Love,  make  hallc  av.ay  \ 
Our  hearts  would  fain  oittfly  the  wind, 
Aiid  leave  all  eurthly  lovts  behind. 


Bookl.     HYMNS,  &c.  lxx,  lxxi,  lxxii,  lxxiii.      141 


LXX.       LONG    METRE. 

CHV.JST  i»viii/Jg,  and  the  Church  anfiuering  the 
\     In-jttaiion.     Solomon's  Song  ii.  X4,  i6,  i;. 

I TT ARK  !  the  Redeemer  from  on  high 
JLJ.  Sweetly  invites  his  fav'rites  nigh  ; 
i      From  caves  of  darknefs  and  of  doubt, 
I      He  gently  fpeaks  and  calls  us  out. 

I   a  My  dove  who  hidcft  in  the  rock, 
I      Thine  heart  almofl  with  forrow  broke, 
Lift  up  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear, 
And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear. 

;   3  Thy  voice  to  me  founds  ever  fweet ; 
My  graces  in  thy  count'nance  meet ; 
Though  the  vain  world  thy  face  defpifc, 
'I'is  bright  and  comely  in  mine  eyes. 

4  Dear  Lord,  our  thankful  heart  receives 
The  hope  thy  invitation  gives  ; 

To  thee  our  joyful  lips  fliall  raife 
The  voice  of  prayer  and  that  of  praife. 

5  I  am  my  L©ve's,  and  he  is  mine  ; 

Our  hearts,  our  hopes,  our  paflions  join  ; 

Nor  let  a  motion,  nor  a  word. 

Nor  thouglit  arife  to  grieve  my  Lord. 

6  My  foul  to  paftures  fair  he  leads, 
Amongft  the  lillles  where  he  feeds  ; 
AiKongft  the  faints  (whole  rvvbes  are  white 
Wafli'd  in  his  blood)  is  his  delight. 

7  'Till  the  day  break,  and  fliadows  flee, 
'Till  the  iwcet  diiwning  light  I  fee, 
Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  otten  turn, 
Nor  let  my  foul  in  darknefs  mourn. 

SBe  like  a  hart  on  mountains  green, 
Leap  o'er  the  hills  of  fear  and  liu  ; 
Nor  guilt  nor  unbelief  divide 
My  Love,  my  Saviour  from  my  fide. 

LXXI.       L'NG    METRE, 

CHRIST  found  in  the  Street ^  and  brought   to    the 
Church.     Solomon's  Song  iii.  i,  c,  3,  4,  5. 

I^^FTEN  I  feek  my  Lord  by  night, 
V^   feftis,  my  love,  my  foul's  delight ; 
With  warm  defire  and  reftltfs  thought 
\  feek  him  oft,  but  find  him  not. 

a  Then  I  arife,  and  fearch  the  ftreet, 
'Till  I  my  Lord,  my  Saviour  meet ; 
I  aik  the  watchmen  of  the  night. 
Where  did  you  fee  my  foul's  delight  ? 

3  Sometimes  I  find  him  in  my  way  ; 
Direclcd  by  a  heav'nly  ray  ; 
I  leap  for  joy  to  fee  his  face. 
And  hold  him  faft  iu  mine  embrace. 


4  [I  bring  him  to  my  mother's  home, 
Nor  does  my  Lord  refufe  to  come 
To  .S/-o«'s  facred  chambers  where 
My  foul  firfl  drew  the  vital  air. 

5  He  gives  me  there  his  bleeding  heart, 
Pierc'd  for  my  fake  with  deadly  fmart  j 
I  give  my  foul  to  him,  and  there 

Our  loves  their  mutual  tokens  fhare.] 

6  I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys. 
Approach  not  to  diflurb  my  joys  ; 
Nor  fin,  nor  hell,  come  near  my  heart, 
Nor  caufe  my  Saviour  to  depart. 


LXXII.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Coronatkn   cf  CHRIST,    a?:d   Efpcufals    cf 
the  Church.     Solomon's  Song  iii.  2. 

1  -pv  AUGKTERS  of  Slon  come,  behold 
JLJ   The  crov/n  of  honour  and  of  geld. 
Which  the  glad   church,  with  joys  un- 
Plac'd  on  the  head  of  Solomon.       [known, 

2  7^1;j,thou  everliifting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring; 
Accept  the  well-dcfcrv'd  renown. 
And  wear  our  praifes  as  tliy  crown. 

3  Let  ev'ry  acl  of  worfliip  be. 
Like  our  efnoufals.  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
L'.ke  the  dear  hour,  v.  hen  from  above 
We  firil  recciv'd  thy  pledge  of  love. 

4  The  gladnefs  of  that  happy  day ! 
Our  hearts  would  wifh  it  long  to  ilay  ; 
Nor  let  our  faith  forfake  its  hold. 
Nor  comfort  fink,  nor  love  grow  ccld. 

5  Each  foll'wlng  minute  as  it  flies,  ^ 
Increafe  thv  prsife,  improve  our  joys, 
'Till  we  arerriis'e;  lo  fing  thy  name 
At  the  great  fupper  of  the  Lamb. 

6  O  that  the  months  would  roll  away, 
And  bring  that  cort.nation-day  ! 

'Lhe  King  cf  grace  i>.all  fill  the  throne. 
With  all  his  father's  glories  on. 


LXXIII.       LONG    METRE. 

T:ie  Church's  Beauty  in  the  Eyes  of  CHRIST. 
Solomon's  Song  iv.  i,  10,  11,  7,  9,  8. 

I  XT"  IND  is  the  fpcech  of  Chrif  our  Lord, 
IV  AlTedlion  founds  in  ev'ry  word-, 
Lo,  thou  art  fair,  my  Love,  he  cries, 
Not  the  young  doves  have  iwcetcr  eyes. 


142 


HYMNS,     kc.     Lxxiv,  lxxv.       Book  I. 


2  [Sweet  are  thy  lips,  thy  pleafing  voice 
Salutes  mine  car  with  fecret  joys  ; 

No  fpicc  fo  much  delights  the  fmcll, 
Nor  milk  nor  honey  taftcs  fo  well.] 

3  Thou.art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me ; 
I  will  behold  no  fpot  in  thee. 

What  mighty  wonders  love  performs, 
And  puts  a  comclinefs  on  worms  ! 

4  Defil'd  and  loathfomc  as  we  are, 
He  makes  us  white  and  calls  us  fair  ; 
Adorns  us  with  that  hcav'nly  drels, 
His  graces  and  his  ligiitcoufnefs. 

5  My  fiflcr  and  my  fpoufe,  he  cries, 
Bound  to  my  heart  by  various  tics, 
'J'liy  pow'rful  love  my  heart  detains 
111  flrong  delight  and  plealing  ch-ins. 

6  He  calls  me  from  the  Leopard's  den, 

I  rom  this  wide  world  of  bcafts  and  men 
To  Zhn  where  his  glories  are ; 
Not  JLtbj.non  is  half  lb  fair. 

7  Nor  dens  of  prey,  nor  flow'ry  plains, 
Nor  curthiy  joys,  nor  czirthly  pains, 
tiliall  hold  my  feet,  or  force  my  itay, 
When  Chiiil  invites  my  foul  away. 


6  Out  Lord  into  his  garden  comes. 

Well  pleas'd  to  fmcll  our  poor  perfumes, 
And  calls  us  to  a  fcaft  divine, 
Sweeter  than  honey,  milk  or  wine. 

7  Eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  my  friends, 
'Ihc  blcflinps  that  my  father  fends  ; 
Yourtafle  fliall  all  my  dainties  prove, 
And  drink  abundance  of  my  love. 

8  y.fui,v/c  will  frequent  thy  board, 
And  fmg  the  bounties  of  our  Lord  : 

But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live  [»!▼•] 
Demands  more   praife   than  tongue   can 


LXXIV.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Church  the  GarJen  of  CHRlST.  Solomon's 
Song  iv.  12,  I  J,  15,  and  v.  i. 

iTTT'E  arc  a  garden  xvall'd  around, 
V  V     Chofen  and  madv;  peculiar  ground ; 
A  little  fpot  ;  inclos'd  by  grace, 
Out  of  the  world's  wide  wildcrnefs. 

2  Like  trees  of  myrrh  and  fpice  wc  ftand, 
Planted  by  (iod'the  Father's  hand, 
^\nd  all  his  fprings  in  Sion  fiow, 

'i'o  make  the  young  plantation  grow. 

3  Awake,  O  hcav'nly  wind,  and  come, 
Blow  on  this  garden  of  perfume  ; 
Spirit  divine,  dcfcend  and  breathe 
A  gracious  gale  on  plants  beneath. 

4  Make  our  bcft  fpiecs  flow  abroad, 
To  entertain  our  Saviour  God: 
And  faith  and  love,  and  joy  appear. 
And  ev'ry  grace  be  active  here. 

5  [liCt  my  beloved  come  ai.d  taflc 
His  pleafant  fruits  at  his  own  fcaft ; 
I  come  my  fpoufe,  I  come,  he  cries, 
With  love  and  plcafurc  in  his  eye. 


LXXV.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Dcfcription  ef  CHRtST  the  Belo-ved.     Sol- 
omon's Song  v.  9,  10,  II,  12,  14,  15,  i^'. 

I'T^HE  wond'ring  world  inquires  to  know 
X     Why  1  Hiould  love  my  J^f'^i  fu  : 
What  are  his  charms,  fay  tliey  above 
Theobje<5ls  of  a  mortal  love  .' 

2  Yes,  my  beloved  to  my  fight 
Shews  a  fwtet  mixture  rtd  and  white  : 
All  human  beauties,  all  divine. 
In  my  beloved  meet  and  flunc. 

3  White  is  his  foul,  from  blemifli  free  ; 
Red  with  the  blood  he  ftied  for  me  ; 
The  faircft  of  ten  tbouiand  fairs  ; 
A  fun  amongft  ten  thouiand  ftars. 

4  [His  head  the  fineft  gold  excels  ; 
'1  here  wifdom  in  perfection  dwells. 
And  glory  like  a  crown  adorns 
Thofe  temples  once  bcfct  with  thorns. 

5  Ct^mpalTvons  in  his  heart  are  found, 
Clofe  by  the  fignals  of  his  wound  : 
His  fae'red  fide  no  more  fluiU  bear 
The  cruel  icourge,  the  piercing  fpcar.] 

C  [Mis  hands  are  fairer  to  behold 
1  ban  diamonds  fet  in  rings  of  gold  ; 
'Ihofc  hcav'nly  hands,  that  on  the  tree 
Were  naild,  and  torn,  and  bled  for  me. 

7  Though  once  he  bow'd  hi-s  feeble  knees 
Loaded  with  fins  and  agonies. 

Now  on  the  throne  of  his  command 
His  legs  like  marble  pillars  ftand.] 

8  [His  eyes  are  majefly  ahd  love. 
The  eagle  tcmper'd  with  the  dove  ; 
No  more  fliall  trickling  forrows  roll 

'i  iirough  thofe  dear  windows  of  his  fouLj 


Book  I.    H  y>M  N  S,  &Ci  lxxvi,  lxxvii,  lxxviii. 


43 


9Mismouth^ha^poup!doutjLoqg,cpmplaints 
Now  fmiles,  and  cheers  hkfai«,tiQgIaint$: 
His  countenance  more  graceful  is 
Than  Lebanon  with  ail  its  trees. 

JO  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
JMuft.  be  belpv'd,  and  yet  ador'd  ; 
His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew, 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too. 


LXXVI.       LONG    METRE. 

CHRIST  d'wells  in  Heaven  but  vjftts  on  Earth, 
Solomon's  Song  vi.  i,  a,  3,  iz. 

iTTTHEN  ftrangers  ftand  and  hear  me 

V  V  tell 

What  beauties  in  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
Where  he  is  gone  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  might  feek  and  love  him  too. 

a  My  beft  beloved  keeps  his  throne, 
On  hills  of  light,  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
But  he  defcends  and  fliaws  his  face 
In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace. 

3  [In  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand. 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  ftand ; 
He  feeds  among  the  fpicy  beds, 
Where  hllies  fliow  their  fpotlefs  heads. 

4  He  has  engrofs'd  my  warmeft  love, 
No  earthly  charms  my  foul  can  move  : 
I  have  a  mandon  in  his  heart. 

Nor  death  nor  hell  fliall  make  us  part.] 

J  [We  takes  my  foul  e'er  I'm  aware. 
And  fliows  me  where  his  glories  are ; 
No  cliariot  of  Amminadib 
The  heav'nly  rapture  can  defcribc. 

6  O  may  my  fpirit  daily  rife 
On  wings  of  faith  above  the  fkies, 
'i'ill  death  fliall  make  my  laft  remove, 
To  dwell  forever  with  my  love.] 


13  Such  wond'rous  love  awakes  thelifk 
Of  faints  that  were  almoft  afleep 
To  fpeak  the  praifes  of  thy  name. 
And  make  our  cold  affections  flame. 

4  Thefe  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know 
In  fields  and  villages  below  : 
Gives  us  a  relifli  of  his  Jove, 

But  keeps  his  nobleft  feaft  abore* 

5  In  Paradife,  within  the  gates 
An  higher  entertainment  waits ; 
Fruits  new  and  old  laid  up  in  ftore, 
Where  we  (hall  feed,  but  thirft  no  more. 


LXXVIII.       LONG     METRE 

The  Strength  of  Christ's  Love,  and  the  Sours 
Jealoufy  of  her  oivn.  Solomon's  Song  viii. 
5,  6,  7,  13,  14. 

i[TT7'H0  is  this  fair  one  in  diftrefs  ? 
VV     That  travels  from  the  wildernefs: 
And  prefs'd  with  forrows  and  with  fins, 
On  her  beloved  Lord  ilie  leans. 

2  This  is  the  fpoufe  of  Chri/i  our  God, 
Bought  with  the  treafures  of  his  blood ; 
And  her  requefl,  and  her  complaint, 

Is  but  the  voice  of  every  faint.l 

3  "  O  let  my  name  engraven  ftand, 
Both  on  thy  heart  and  on  thy  hand  ; 
Seal  me  upon  thine  arm,  and  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

4  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known. 
Which  floods  of  wrath  could  never  drown; 
And  hell  and  earth  in  vain  combine 
To  quench  afire  fo  much  divine. 


LXXVII.       LONG    METRE.       5  But  I  am  jealous  of  my  heart, 
Tie  Love  of  cnni.sT  to  the  Church  in  his  Lan-    Left  it  fliould  once  from  thee  depart ; 
guage  to  her,  and  Proviftcr.s  for  her.     Solo-    Then  let  tliy  nair.c  be  well  imprefs'd, 


tor  her. 

13- 


mon'sSong  vii.  5,  6,  9,  12 

I X  TOW  in  ilic  gall'fics  of  his  grace 
XM     Appears   the  King,    and    thus 

fays, 
"  How  fair  my  faints  are  in  my  fight, 
"  My  love  how  plcafant  for  delight  ?" 

a  Kind  is  tliy  language,  fov*reign  Lord, 
There's  heav'idy  grace  in  cv'ry  word  ; 
I'loni  that  dear  iMuuth  a  ftrcam  <!iviije 
lluwifwccter  :han  the  chtiiccft  wine. 


As  a  fair  fi^net  on  my  breaft. 

6  'Till  thou  haft  brought  me  to  thy  homf, 
Where  fcais  and  doubts  can  never  come, 

i  Thy  covuit'nance  let  rne  often  fee, 
I  And  often  tLuu  ftialthear  fiom  me. 
i 

7  Come,  my  beloved,  hafte  away, 

.   Cvt  lliort  the  hours  of  thy  delay  ; 

My  like  a  Y-utU.''ul  heart  or  rop 
»  Over  the  hi'is  where  fi^icci  grow.** 


144  HYMNS,  &€.  Lxxix,  lxxx,  Lxxxr,  lxxxii.   Book  L 

LXXIX.       LONG    METRE.      \S  [^^^^^  \^  ^^^^  ^f^^> forbids  my  fear ; 
■^'^*'  I  O  may  thy  prefcnccneer  depart, 

6  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  fliall  come, 
l/^  OD  of  the  morning,  at  whofe  voice      ^y  fl^-fl^  fl^ali  reft  beneath  the  ground, 
VJ  The  cheerful  fun  makes  hafte  to  rife,   And  wait  thy  voice  to  reufe  my  tomb, 

With  fweet  falvation  in  the  found.] 


And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice, 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  flties. 

a  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  eaft, 
The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 
And  without  wearinefs  or  reft, 
Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  ftiines. 

3  Oh,  like  the  fun  may  I  fulfil 
Th'  appointed  duties  of  tlie  day, 
With  ready  mind  and  atflivc  will 
March  on  and  keep  my  hcav'nly  way. 

4  [But  I  fliall  rove,  and  lofc  the  race. 
If  «od  my  fun  fliould  difappcar j 
And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  maze 
To  follow  ev'ry  wand'ring  ftar.] 

5  Lord  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure,'^  i  yield  mv  pow'rs  to  thy  command 


LXXXI.       LONG  METRE. 

A  Sorter  for  Morning  and  Evening.      Lam.  lU. 
23,  Ifa.  xlv.  7, 

i"|i  ^Y  God,  how  endlefs  is  thy  love  ! 
IVX  Thy  gifts  are  ev'ry  evening  new  ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above. 
Gently  diftil  hke  early  dew. 

2  Thou  fpread'ft  the  curtains  of  thenight, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  deeping  hours  ; 
Thy  fov'reigu  word  rcftore  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowzy  pow'rs. 


Tnlight'ning  our  beclouded  eyes 
Thy  threat'nings  juft,thy  promifcfure, 
IJiy  gofpel  makes  the  fimple  wife. 

6  Give  me  thy  counfel  for  my  guide, 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  blifs  ; 
All  my  deijrcs  and  hopes  beiide 
Are  faint  and  cold  compar'J  with  this. 


LXXX.       LONG     METRE. 

An  Evening  Hymn.  Pf.ilm  iv.  8,  »2/:i/ ili.  5,6 

unJcxVn.  2. 
I'THHUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
X  Thus  far  his  pow'r  prolongs  my  days, 
And  ev'ry  evening  tli.ill  make  known, 
Some  frelli  memorials  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waftc, 
And  I  perhaps  am  near  my  home  ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  pall. 

He  gives  nicfucni^Lh  ford.r.s  to  cone. 

3  I  lay  my  bo»<ly  down  to  dec  j3, 
Peace  is  the  pillow  t'lr  my  head  ; 
While  wcil  p.ppe.intcd  an^cli  keep 
'i'hcir  watciji'al  lUtior.s  roiitid  rr,  bed. 

/ 

4  In  vain  the  fons  of  earth  or  lull 
'i'tll  ir.e  a  thoufnnd  fri^-htfiil  ihi).;'^  ; 
Tvly  God  li'i  fiift-ty  raakcr  mu-dv.rtl 
Beneath  iLt  IIva^qw  -jt'  ■  '-  -'•  '• 


To  thee  I  confecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blefl'mgs  from  thine  hand 
Demand  perpetual  fongs  of  praife. 


LXXXII.        LONG      METRE, 


GOD  /a r  above  Creatures  :    Or, 
mortal.  Job  iv.    I  /  — 


il-fj«  vain  an  J 
—  21. 

1 QHALL  the  vile  race  of  flefli  and  bbod 
i^   Contend  with  their  Creator  God  ? 
Shall  mortal  worms  prefume  to  be 
More  holy,  wife,  or  juft  than  he  ? 

2  Behold  he  puts  his  truft  in  none 
Of  all  the  fpirits  round  his  throne  ; 
Their  natures,  when  compar'd  with  his, 
Are  neither  holy,  juft,  nor  wife. 

I  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 
Who  fpring  from  duft,  and  dwell  in  clay  -* 
Touch'd  by  the  finger  ol  thy  wrath. 
We  faint  aud  vanifli  like  the  moth. 

4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night. 
We  die  by  thciiuinds  in  thy  figl-.t  ; 
Bury'd  iii  dult  whole  nations  he. 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

5  Alm'giity  pow'r,  to  thee  wc  bow  ; 
How  frail  are  we  !  how  glorious  thcu  ." 
No  more  the  n;ns  of  earth  ibali  d:.rc 

V.     ;,  -n  •  -:-:r;.l  Gcc\  _  rr-,.-,T,rc. 


Book  I.  HYMNS,  &c.  lxxxiii,  lxxxiv,  lxxxv,  lxxxvi.     145 


LXXXIII.      COMMON   METRE. 
Affliaions  and  Death  under  Providence.    Job  v. 

6.  7,  8. 

I   XJOT  from  the  duft  affllifVion  grows, 
JlN      Nor  troubles  rife  by  chance  ; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  cares  and  woes  ; 
A  fad  inheritance  ! 

a  As  fparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 
And  ftill  are  upwards  borne  ? 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  fouls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  caufc, 

And  trult  his  promis'd  grace  ; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well  known  laws 
Of  love  and  rightcoufnefs. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  ere  I  bore 

Shall  fpoil  my  future  peace, 

JTor  death  and  hcl!  can  do  no  more 

Than  what  my  Father  pleale. 


LXXXIV.       LONG    METRE. 

Salvation f  Ri^hteoitfnefs,  and  Strength  ///CHRIST 
Ifa.  ilv.  a  I 25. 

iTEHOVAHfpeaks,  let  Ifradhcnr, 
J    Let  all  the  eartJi  rejoice  and  fear, 
Vv''hile  God's  eternal  Son  proclaims 
His  fov'reiga  honours  and  his  names. 

2  "  I  am  the  laft,  and  I  the  firfl:, 
The  Saviour  God,  and  God  the  jufl: ; 
There's  none  befides  pretends  to  iuew 
Such  juftice  and  falvaticn  too. 

3  [Ye  that  in  fliades  of  darknefs  dwell, 
Juft  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 
JLook  up  to  me  from  diftant  lands  ; 
Light,  life,  and  heav'n  are  in  my  hands. 

4  I  by  my  holy  name  have  fworn. 
Nor  fliall  the  word  in  vain  return  ; 
To  me  fhall  al!  things  bend  the  knee, 
And  ev'ry  tongue  iliall  fwear  tome.] 

5  la  me  alone  fii^'.U  men  confefs 

Lies  all  their  iVcngth  and  rightcoufnefs  : 
But  fuch  as  dare  defpife  my  name, 
ril  clothe  them  with  eternal  Ihame. 

6  In  r!-:e  the  Lord  fliall  all  ihz  feed 
Of  If'-ud  from  their  Has  be  freed, 
And  by  their  fiiiuing  graces  prove 
I'hcir  int'refl;  in  wy  pard'aing  love." 


LXXXV.       SHORT    METRE. 
The  fame. 

1  'THHE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 

JL       His  Godhead  from  his  throne 
Mercy  andjujtice  are  the  names 
By  "which  I  ivill  be  known. 

2  I'e  dying  fouls  that  Jit 
In  dctrknefs  and  dijirefs^ 

Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
To  my  recovering  grace. 

3  Sinners  fliall  hear  the  found  ; 
Their  thankful  tongues  fliaJl  owUj 

Our  righteotftiefs  and Jirength  is  found 
In  thecy  my  Lordy  alone. 

4  In  thee  fliall  Ifrae!  tru^. 
And  fee  their  guilt  iorgiv'n  ; 

God  will  pronounce  the  finners  jult. 
And  take  the  faints  to  heav'n. 


LXXXVI.      COMMON"   METRE, 


GOD  holy,jiff},a!id  ftvcrchn.  Job  ix.  2 13. 

1  T  TOW  fliould  the  fens  of  Ad.tm^  race 
XJL     Be  pure  before  their  God  ! 

If  he  contend  in  rightcoufnefs 
\\'e  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 

J'ii  make  uo  more  pretence  ; 
Not  one  of  all  my  tlioufand  iaulls 
Can  bear  a  jult  defence. 

3  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wile; 

What  vain  prefumers  dare 
Againft  their  Maker's  hand  to  rife 
Or  'tempt  th'  iiuctiual  war  ^ 

4  [Mountains  by  his  almighty  wrath 

From  their  old  feats  are  torn  ; 
Ho  fr.akes  the  earth  from  South  to  Norths 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

5  He  bids  the  fun  forbear  to  rife, 

i  he  obcdieiit  ian  lor:JCc:ro  ; 
Kis  hand  with  fackcloth  fpreadstheikic*. 
And  feais  up  all  the  i^ars. 

♦  He  wal'ics  cpon  the  fioriny  Tea  ; 
Files  on  the  ftormy  -vind  ; 
There'-!  none  can  traceliis  wond'rous  wjy, 
Or  his  dark  foatft:-n:  and, 


N 


146     HYMNS,  &c.  Lxxxvii,  lxxxviii,  lxxxix,  xc.  Book  I. 


LXXXVII.       LONG    METRE. 

OOD  divells  ivitb  the  humble  and fenitent,      Ifa, 
ivii.  15,  16. 

inpHUS  faith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 

X     '■  1  fit  upon  my  holy  tliroue  ; 
My  name  is  God,  I  dwell  on  high 
Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

2  But  I  defcend  to  worlds  below, 
On  earth  I  have  a  manfion  too  ; 
The  humble  Ipirii  and  contrite 
Is  lui  abode  of  my  delight. 

3  The  humble  foul  my  words  revive, 
I  bid  the  mourning  tnncr  live  ; 
Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  fijid, 
And  eafc  the  forrows  of  the  mind. 

4  [When  I  contend  againft  their  fin, 

I  make  them  know  how  vile  they've  been ; 
But  iliould  my  wrath  for  ever  Imoke, 
Their  fouls  would  finkbeneathray  flroke.' 

5  O  may  thy  pard'ning  grace  be  ni^h, 
Left  we  fhould  faint,  defpair  and  die  ! 
Tkus  fliall  our  berrtr  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  chaft'ning  love.j 


6  There  are  no  atfls  of  pardon  pad 
In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  hade, 
But  darknels,  death,  and  long  defpair 
Reign  in  eternal  filence  there. 


LXXXIX. 


LONG    METRE, 


LXXXVIII.       LONG    METRt. 


Dfs  th;  Day  of  G?.2.-r  ana'  Hope.      Iccl 

r,  6,  10.    > 


IX.  4, 


iT    IFE  is  the  time  to  ferve  the  Lord, 
J_j   The  time  t'  inliu-e  the  great  reward, 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vllcft  fiuncrmay  return. 

::  [Life  ii  the  hour  that  God  lias  giv'n 
'i'o  Tcape  frcm  hell  and  fly  to  heav'u-, 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Stcure  the  bleiiings  of  the  dr.y.j 

2,  The  living  know  tiiat  they  niuft  die, 
Bat  all  the  dj.'d  for;5ottcn  lie  ; 
Their  rnem'ry  and  uiicir  fenfe  !>«  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  [Their  h-it.-cd  andtlieir  love  islo.^, 
Their  cn.y  bury'd  in  the  dull ; 
Tiic-y  ha\  c-  no  fllarc  in  all  tij.it's  dene 
Beneath  the  circu  I  of  the  fun.] 

5Thenv.-h^-t  mv  th'Vjghts  dwfu-ri  to  do, 
My  har.ds,  \/!i:h  al!  yoiir  iT.i^ht  purlue, 
Since  nu  dcvic.:,  nor  woik  is  found. 
Nor  faith,  ujr  hope,  beneath  the  grouad. 


Touth  and  'Judgment.     EccL  xi.  9. 

I VT"^  ^°°*  ®^  ^^<j»»,  vain  and  young, 
X     Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your 
tongue, 
Tafte  the  delights  your  fouls  dcfire. 
And  give  a  loofe  to  all  your  fire. 

2  Purf«c  the  plea  fu res  you  defign 
And  cheer  your  hearts  with  fongs  and  wine, 
Eajoy  the  day  of  mirth  ;  but  know 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

3God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts. 
His  book  records  your  fccrct  faults  ; 
The  worki  of  darknefs  you  have  done 
Muft  all  appear  before  tlxefun. 

4  The  vengeanc  c  to  your  foHics  due 
Should  ftrikc  your'  hearts  with   tcrrour 

throug  1  : 
How  will  ye  lland  before  his  face, 
Oranfwer  for  his  injur'd  grace  ? 

5  Almighty  Gc»d,  turn  off  their  eyes 
FronitJiel'e  alluring  vanities, 
..\nd  let  the  thunder  of  thy  v.'ord 
Awake  thtir  fouls  to  ftar  the  Lord. 


XC.       COIvIMON    METRE. 


I 


The  Jarre. 

O  the  youn^  tribes  of  y:/^<7>!w  rife. 
J   And  through  all  nature  rove,-  ' 
1  iilKI  tlic  wifhes  of  their  eyes, 
.i\r.d  tafce  the  joys  they  love. 

a  Thev  give  a  loofe  to  wild  defires ; 
But  kt  the  fiiaicrs  know 
The  flrict  accosMit  t'lat  God  requires 
Of  ail  the  works  tiity  do. 

3  The  T'idgc  prepares  his  throne  on  high 
I         The  triglUtd  c.'trth  and  feas 

j     Avoid  theTury  of  histyc, 
And  fltc  bcft  rt  Ins  face. 

4  How  lli.iU  Ihep.r  that  drcadftl  day, 
I  And  fland  the  licry  K  ft  ? 

1     I'd  };)ve  all  mortal  j'.ys  away 
'Ic  be  for  ever  bl.Ti. 


Book  I.  HYMNS,  &c.  xci,  xcii,  xciir,  xciv,  xcv.    147 


XCI. 


LONG      METRE. 


Advice  to  Toittb  :  Or,  Old  Age  and  Death  in 
an  unecni-erted  State.  Eccl.  xii.  1,  7.  Ifa 
Ixv.  20. 

iX  TOW  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood 
iN    Remember  your  Creator  God  : 
Behold  the  months  come  haft'ning  on. 
When  you  fliall  fay — My  joys  are  gone. 

1  Behold  the  aged  finncr  goes, 
l.aden  -.vith  guilt  and  heavy  -vvocs, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead. 
With  endlefs  curfes  en  his  head. 

2,  The  dufl  returns  to  dufl:  again  : 
The  foul  in  apr.nics  of  pain 
Afcends  to  God  ;  not  there  to  dwell. 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  finks  to  hell. 

if  Eternal  King,  I  fear  thy  name, 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am  ; 
And  when  my  foul  mufi  hence  remove. 
Give  me  a  maafion  in  thy  love. 


XCII.       SHORT    METRE. 
CHRIST  the   IVifdom  of  COD.      Prov.  viii.  i, 

1  QKALL  wifdom  cry  aloud, 

0  And  not  her  fpeech  be  heard  ? 
The  voice  of  God's  eternal  v/ord, 

Deferves  it  no  regard  ? 

2  *'  I  was  his  chief  delight, 
His  everlafbing  Son, 

Before  the  firfl,  of  all  his  works, 
Creation  was  begun. 

3  [Before  the  flying  clouds, 
Before  the  folid  land, 

Before  the  fields,  before  the  fleods, 

1  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 

4  When  headorn'd  the  fkies, 
And  built  them,  1  was  there. 

To  order,  when  the  fun  fliould  rife, 
And  marfhal  ev'ry  ftar. 

5  When  he  pour'd  out  the  fea. 
And  fpread  the  flowing  deep, 

I  gave  the  flood  a  firm  decree. 
In  its  own  bounds  to  keep. 

6  Upon  the  empty  air 

The  earth  was  balanc'd  well  ; 

With  joy  1  faw  the  manFion  where 

The  £cms  of  oxen  ihould  dwell. 


7  My  bufy  thoughts  at  firft 
On  thtir  falvation  ran, 

Ere  fin  was  born  or  Adcrns  dufl: 
Was  fafhion'd  to  a  man. 

8  Then  come,  receive  my  grace,- 
Ye  children,  and  be  wife  ; 

Happy  the  man  that  keeps  my  ways  ; 
The  man  that  Hiuns  ihcm  dies." 

XCIII.       LONG    METRE. 
CHRIST   or  Wijdotn    obeyed  or    rcfif.ed.    ProV' 

vn\.  34 2>(>' 

iT^KUS  faith  the  wifdom  of  the  Lord, 

X  "  Bled  is  the  m-.n  that  hears  my 
Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates,  [word. 
And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 

2  The  foul  that  feeks  me  fliall  obtain 
Imm.ortal  wealth,  and  heav  nly  gain  ; 
Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 

l>ifc  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 

3  But  the  vile  wretch  that  fiies  from  me, 
Dctii  his  own  foul  an  injury  ; 

Fools  that  againfl  my  giace  rebel 
Seek  death,  and  love  tlie  road  to  hell. 

XCIV.       COMMON    METRE. 

J.iji'fcation  by  Faith,  nit  hy  Worls  :  Or,  TIs 
l^aiv  condemns,  Grace  ftiji'if.es.  Rom.  iii. 
19 1^. 

I  T  TAIN  are  the  hopes  the  fens  of  men 
V        On  their  own  works  have  built  ; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  are  unclean. 
And  all  their  a<5Lions  guilt. 
^  Let  "Jerv  and  Gentile  flop  their  mouths'. 
Without  a  niurm'ring  word, 
And  the  wlioie  race  of  Ada>n  itaad 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  afic  God's  righteous  law 

To  juftify  us  now, 
Since  to  convince,  and  to  condemn^ 
Is  all  the  lav/  can  do. 

4  'Jefiis  how  glorious  is  thy  grace. 

When  in  thy  name  we  trufc  ! 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteoufnefs 
Ihat  makes  the  fmacr  jufl. 

XCV.       COMMON    METRE. 

Regeneration.    John  i.  1 3,  and  iii.  3,  iS\. 
I   XJOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
JLN      Nor  rites  that  God  has  giv'n. 
Nor  wiil  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth. 
Can  raife  a  foul  to  heav'n. 


148    HYMNS,  &c.  xcvi,  XCV1I5  xcvni,  xcix.    Book  I. 


1  The  fo\ 'reign  will  of  God  aloilc 

4  Jifus  beholds  where  Sata»  reigns, 

Creates  us  Iicirs  of  grace  ; 

Binding  his  flavcs  in  heavy  chains. 

Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 

He  fets  the  pris'ners  free,  and  breaks 

A  new  peculiar  race. 

The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

3  The  fpirit  like  fome  heav'nly  v/ind, 

5  Poor  helplefs  worms  in  thee  poflefs 

Blows  on  the  fons  of  flefli, 

Grace,  wifdom,pow'r,  and  righteoufhcfs 

New  models  aJl  the  carnal  mind, 

Thou  art  our  mighty  All,  and  we. 

And  forms  the  man  afrefli. 

Give  our  whole  felves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

4  Our  quickcn'd  fouls  awake  and  rife 
From  the  long  fieep  of  dc;uh  ; 
On  heav'nly  thinv;s  we  fix  our  eyes, 

XCVllI.       SHORT    METRE. 

Andpraire  employs  our  breath. 

The  Same. 

XCVI.       COMMON    METRE. 

1   TTOW  heavy  is  the  night, 
XjL     That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 

Elision  exJuJts  Lc.fl.'rT.    i  Cof.  1.  26— n. 

'Till  Chrif  with  his  reviving  light 
Ovci  our  fouls  arife  ? 

J       a 

1   T>UT  few  among  the  carnal  wife, 
1J      Eu?  few  of  noble  race. 

2  Our  guilty  fpirits  dread 

'J'o  meet  the  wrath  of  heav  n. 

CbtP-in'd  the  favour  of  thine  eyes, 

But  in  his  rightcoufnefs  array 'd, 

Ahr.igh:y  King  of  grace. 

Wc  fee  our  fins  forgiv'u'. 

a  lie  takes  the  men  of  mcaneft  name 
For  fo:-!5  and  heirs  of  God  ; 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways^ 
li!?  hands  inftded  nature  cure 

And  thus  he  pours  abundant  fhame 

On  honourable  blood. 

With  facdlifying grace. 

5  He  call?  {he  fool,  and  makes  himknow 

4  The  pow'rs  of  hell  agree 

The  nylVncs  of  his  grace, 

To  hold  our  fouis  in  vain. 

To  biji-.;':  Hl'piring  wifdom  lo\7. 

He  fet3  the  fous  of  bondage  free. 

And  all  its  pride  abafe. 

And  breaks  the  curfcd  chaia, 

4  Kycj.rz  his  rdi  it3  glories  h;fi. 

5  Lord,  r/c  ;alyre  thy  xv.-jys, 

WheabrougUt  bifore  iiii  th.-or.c  ; 

'I'o  bring  us  nsar  to  God, 

No  ilefii  tK%U  ia  his  p.rclencc  boaft 

Thy  fovVti^a  pcwV,  thy  healing  grace 

lint  in  t:ic  Lord  :»lone. 

And  thiue  iitoniag  blootl 

XCVil.       rXNG    METRE. 

XCIX.       COMMON    METRE. 

CUMST     our      lyf'jy:,     Ri^hteiufucfsy       l^c 
I   Cor.  i.  3C?. 

iT>lTRY*D  in  flL-dows  of  the  l\\g>\i, 
XJ   Weiie'tiU  Corn:  vc^v.nci  rfac  light, 
Wifdom  dttcends  to  heal  the  blind. 
And  chafe  the  darknefs  of  the  mind. 

a  Our  ^i^uilty  fouls  a.'t  drown'd  in  tears, 
'Till  his  atoning  blued  appears  : 
Then  we  awake  front  d«'ep  diftrefs, 
Andfiu^,  The  J.trd tur  Rigfjte.rufr.p. 

f,  Our  very  frame  is  mlx'd  with  fin. 
His  fpirit  makes  onr  natures  clean  ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  fulf'rings  flow, 
M  once  to  clcanlc  and  pardon  ton. 


Stones  mai'e  Ch'tldrtn  c/"  Abraham  :    Or,  Grate 
not  ccr.Vi\ed  6y  retiviouj Farentt.  Matt.  ill.  9- 

i   T  7AIN  arc  the  hopes  tljat  rebels  pliice, 
V        LTpon  their  birth  and  blood, 
Dftfcendccl  from  a  pious  race, 
'I  htir  fathcis  now  with  God. 

Z   He  from  tnc  Cuves  of  earth  and  hell 
Can  take  tiie  liardelh  ftoncs. 
And  1:11  the  houi'e  of  Abraham  well 
With  new  created  fon?. 

3  Such  wcnd'rons  pow*!"  doth  he  pofTcfs, 
\\  ho  form'd  our  mortal   frame, 
Whocaildihe  world  from emptinefs  ; 
'ihe  world  obcv'd,  and  came. 


Book  I.     HYMNS,   &c. 

C.       LONG    METRE, 
Belis'vey  and  he  faved.     John  iil.  l6,  17,  18. 

iXTQT  to  condemn  the  fons  of  men 
IN    Did  Cbriji  the  fon  of  God  appear  : 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  feen, 
No  flaming  fword,  nor  thunder  there. 

a  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  lov'd  the  race  of  man  fo  weU, 
He  fent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 
Of  fins,  and  fave  our  fouls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 
Truft  in  his  mighty  name  and  live  ; 
A  thoufand  joys  his  lips  afford, 
His  hands  a  thoufand  bleflings  give. 

4  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refufe  his  grace  ; 
Who  God's  eternal  Son  defpife, 
The  hotteft  hell  fliall  be  their  place. 


c,  CI,  C1I5  cm,  CIV. 


149 


CI.       LONG    METRE. 

joy  in  Heaven  for  a  repenting  Sinner,     Luke 
XV.  7,  10, 

iTTTHO  can  defcribe  the  joys  that  rife 

VV    Through  all  the  courts  of  paradife, 
To  fee  a  prodigal  return. 
To  fee  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

a  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  ; 
The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  fees 
The  purchafc  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  ^icvr 
The  holy  foul  he  forni'd  anew, 
And  faints  and  angels  join  to  ling 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 


4BIefl:  are  the  fouls  that  thirft  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteoufnefs  ; 
They  fhall  be  well  fupply'd  and  fed 
With  living  flreams  and  living  bread. 

5  Bleft  are  the  men  whofe  bowels  move 
And  melt  with  fympathy  and  love,; 
From  Chriji  the  Lord  fliall  they  obtain 
Like  fympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Blefl:  are  the  pure  whofe  hearts  are-ckaa 
From  the  defiluig  pow'r  of  lin  ; 

With  endlefs  pleafure  they  fliall  fee 
A  God  of  fpotiefs  purity. 

7  Bleft  are  the  ir.en  of  peaceful  life, 

Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  ftrife  j 
They  fliall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  blifs. 
The  fons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  Bleft  are  the  fufF'rers  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  fliame  for  Je/us'  fake  ; 
Their  fouls  fliall  triumph  in  the  Lord  ; 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 


GIL       LONG    METRE. 
Tie  Beatilu'fes.      Matt.  V.  2 12. 

xT)LEST  are  the  humble  foius  that  fee 
XJ  Their  emptincls-aiid  poverty; 
Treafurcs  of  grace  to  tliera  are  giv'n, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  beav'ii. 

2  Bleft  are  the  men  of  broken  heart. 
Who  mourn  for  lln  v/it!i  inwr^rd  iniart  ; 
The  blood  of  C/r^'Zdivimly  flcv.'s 

A  healing  balm  for  all  their  wce3. 

3  Bleft  are  the  mcek,.v.'ho  ftnnu  r.far 
From  rage  and  p<Tfnon,  noife  and  war  ; 
God  will fccurc  their  happy  ftate, 
Atttl  plcsd  their  cui'e  ogaiull  the  grci'.t. 


cm.       COMMON    METRE. 

I\''ot  ctjhamed  of  the  Gefpel.      Z  Tim.  i,  13- 

I   T'M  not  afliam'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
JI   ,  Or  to  defend  his  caufe, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  crofs. 

Z  yfus,  my  God  I  know  his  name  ; 
His  name  is  all  my  truft  : 
Nor  will  he  put  my  foul  to  fhame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  loft. 

3  Finn  as  his  throne  his  promife  ftands,, 
And  he  can  well  fecure, 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 
"rill  the  decifive  hour. 

4.  T]>cn  will  he  own  my  worthlefs  name. 
Before  his  F.-.ther's  face, 
And  in  the  new  Jcnfi^Iefv 
Appoint  my  foul  a  place. 


CIV. 


COMMON    METRE, 


A  S'.ate  of  Nutun  on  J  Craze.  I  Cor.  vi.  10,  1 1 

1  XTOTthe  maf.cicns  or  profancr, 
J.N  The  wiinton  or  t'nc  proud. 
Nor  thieves,  nor  J}and>er?,  fliall  obtain 

The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

2  Surpriiing  ^vTiZK:  I  and  fuch  were  v/c 

"S-T  nature  and  l<  v  fio, 


1 50        HYMNS,  Sic,  cv,  cvr,  cvii,  cviii,  cix.     Book  L 


HtJrs  of  immortal  mifery, 
Unholy  and  unclean. 

3  But  we  are  walli'din  Jif/s'  blood, 

We're  pardon'd  through  his  name  ; 
And  the  good  fpirit  of  our  God 
.M;ts  fandl'fy'd  our  fiamc. 

4  O  for  a  pcrfevcring  pow'r 

To  keep  thy  juft  commands  ! 
We  fliould  deliic  ov.r  hearts  no  more. 
No  more  pollute  tjur  hands. 


CV.       COMMON 


Iliavcn   ii:v:ftble  and  koly.      1  Co 
Rev.  xxi.  27. 


MET  RE. 

ii.  9,  10. 


N 


CVII.       LONG    METRE. 

Th>  Fall  and  Recovery  of  Man ;  Or,  Chrift 
and  Satan  at  Enmity.  Gen.  iii.  I,  15,  17. 
Gal.  iv.  4.     Col.  ii.  15. 

I'pVECEIVD  by  fubtlc  fnares  of  hell, 
JL/   Adam  our  head,  our  father  fell, 
When  S'jtar.  in  the  ferpent  hid, 
Propos'd  the  fruit  that  God  forbid. 

2  Death  was  the  threat'ning ;  death  began 
To  take  poflefllon  of  the  man  : 

His  unborn  race  receiv'd  the  wound, 
Aud  heavy  curfcs  fmotc  the  ground. 

3  But  Satan  found  a  worfe  reward  ; 
Thus  faith  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 


OR  eye  hath  feen,  nor  ear  lias  heard    Let  evsrla fling  hatred  be 


Nor  lenl'e  nor  reafon  known, 
Whiit  joys  the  Father  lias  j)rcpar'd 
i'or  thofe  that  love  the  Son. 

•Z  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
R<  veals  a  heav'n  to  come  : 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  v.ord 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  ihc  joys  above  the  iky. 

And  ail  the  region  peace ; 
No  w'iii'On  iips.  nor  envious  eye, 
Cau  fac  or  talte  the  blifs. 

4  Thofe  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  Im  and  fliamc  : 
None  fh:ill  obtain  adir.itt;.nce  there, 
But  foU'wei  s  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life, 

Vhcve  all  their  names  are  found; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  lliall  ftrive 
To  ircad  the  heav'aly  ground. 


Ecizuixi  th^  "uiomaus  feed  and  thee. 

4  '^/'^  ivomaii^s  f^edjiall  be  my  Son, 
11:  ftail  dtftroy  tvhat  thou  hafi  done  : 
S'j^U  breai  thy  head,  and  only  feel 
"Tiy  maliie  raging  at  his  heel. 

5  [He  fpake,  and  bid  feur  thoufand  years 
Roll  on  ;  at  length  his  Son  appears  ; 
^\:igels  with  joy  defccnd  to  earth, 

And  ling  the  young  Redeemer's,  birth* 

6L0,  by  the  fons  of  hell  he  dies  ; 
But  as  he  hung  'twixt  earth  and  ikiss. 
He  gave  thcif  prince  a  fatal  blow. 
And  triumph'd  o'er  the  pow'rs  below.] 


C.VI.        SHORT    METRE. 

Rom.  vi. 


Dead  to  S:u  hj  ilc  Cnfs  rf  Chlift. 
1,  2,  6. 

I   QILVLL  we  go  on  to  fin, 

>^     Bcca-.ife  thy  grace  abounds  "i 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  ag;*iii, 

AaiX  opeix  all  his  wounds  t 

a   Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ! 
Nor  \cX  \t  e'er  ii«*  faid, 
That  wc  whofe  fms  are  crucify'd, 

Should  r;iifj  tliem  from  t\\c  dead. 
5  We  \vill  bc-11kveVnoindre» 
Sij\ce'  C':f};}  Wm\\  na^.»l:e  us  frce^,- 
Ka?  naii'J  our  tyrau'.s  to  liis  crufs, 
And  bjugh;  our  libcrJy. 


CVIII.       SHORT    METRE. 
Chrift  tin  ft  en  and  beloved.      1  Pet.  i.  8. 

1  XJOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
1.N    Have  we  beheld  the  Lord, 

jYct  v/e  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 

2  On  earth  r>e  want  the  fight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 

Yet,  Lord,  our  inraofl  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3  And  when  we  taftc  thy  love. 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 

Uafpcakable,  fike  thofe' above. 
And  Ivcav'n  begins  b^low. 


CIX.       LONG    METRE. 
The    FiUue  of  Chrift  and  his  li'iglte-.tfnefs. 
I'hih  iii.  7,  .^-9. 
rl^TO  more,  my  (»cd,  I  bo.T-ft  no  more 
JlN    Of  iil i.  t he  dia ie-s  I  V avc  d c li c  ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  \  held  before, 
lo  trull  the  meats  01  thy  Son. 


Book  I.     H  Y  M  N  S,   &c.    ex,  cxi,  cxii,  cxni. 


151 


2  Now  for  the  love,  I  bear  his  name, 
What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  lofi  ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  fliame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  crofs. 

3  Yes,  and  I  muft  and  will  efteem 
All  things  but  lofs  for  Je/us'  fake  ; 
O  may  my  foul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteeufnefs  partake  1 

4  The  beft  obedience  of  my  hands 
Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne  ; 
But  faith  can  anfwer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 


ex.       COMMON    METRE. 
Death  and  immediatt  Clory.   %  Cor.  V.  1,5. 

1  npHERE  is  a  houfe  not  made   with 
,   X  hands, 

Eternal,  and  on  high. 
And  here  my  fpirit  waiting  ftands, 
'Till  God  flaall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prifon  of  my  clay 

Mufl:  be  diflblv'd  and  fall ; 

Then,  O  my  foul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heav'nJy  Father's  call. 

J  'Tis  he  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forrai  thee  fit  for  heav'n  ; 
And  as  an  earneft  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  giv'n. 

4  "We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ; 

But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 

We're  abfentfrom  the  Lord. 


J  'Tis  pleafant  to  believe  thy  grace. 
But  we  had  rather  fee, 
We  would  be  abfent  from  the  i3c!h, 
And  preient.  Lord,  with  ihce. 


3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteoufnefs 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done  ; 
But  we  are  fav'd  by  fov'reign  grace. 
Abounding  through  his  Son.] 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
'  Our  fouls  are  wafli'd  from  fzn. 

5  Tis  through  the  purchafe  of  his  death 
Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 

The  Spirit  is  fent  down  to  breathe 
On  fuch  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Rais'd  from  the  dead  we  live  anew  ; 

And  juftify'd  by  grace. 
We  fhall  appear  in  glory  too. 
And  fee  our  Father's  face. 


CXL       COMMON    MLTilE. 
Silvafica  by  Gi\:ce..    Titus.iir.  3,  7. 

LORD,   we   confi:f3    our  numerous 
■     faults, 
How  <ireni  of.r  quik  has  been  ! 


CXII.       COMMON    METRE. 

The  braz.en  Serpent  :    Or,  Looking  to  JESUS, 
a  John,  ver»  14 16. 

SO  did  the  Hehreiv  prophet  raife 
The  brazen  Serpent  high  ; 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  eafe. 
The  camp  forcbore  to  die. 

%   Look  upixxard  In  the  dying  bcur. 
And  live,  the  prophet  cries; 
But  Chriji  performs  a  nobler  cure. 
When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

3  High  on  the  crofs  the  Saviour  hung. 

High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns  : 
Here  linners,  by  x.\\  old  ferpcnt  flung,. 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 

4  When  God*s  oivn  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revtves  ; 
Tlie  Jfiv  beholds  the  glorious  hope, 
Th'  expiring  Gentile  lives. 

CXIII.        COMMON    METRE. 

Ahrabam^s  "BhJJlng  on  the  G entiles.    Gen    xvii. 

7.     Rom.  XV.  8.  .  Mark  x.  14. 

j"0  W  large  tlie  proraife  !  how  divin'Jj 
To  A'crah'm  and-  his  feed  ! 
ril  be  a  GgIso  i':ee and tLi.iey 
Supplying  all  their  need. 


^K 


FooUTa  aud  vain  were.aU  .our  thoughts  J  i  Tiie  words  of  his  ertenfive  Jcve 


,   ■  Aod  all  our  livt^  were  iin, 

::    But,  G  my  foul,  forever  praife, 

■  For  ever  love  hla  name,'  ,       ■ 

\Vl\o  turns  *\rj  feet  f rem  dj^r.g'rous  vfay." 
Of  fi)ljy,  fin  anu  lliairc-] 


From  J'.^e  to  age  endure  ; 
The  angel  cf  t\\^  cov'riunt  prov^. 
And  feals  the  blcflihg  fure. 

1,  3^.  A.r  the  ancient  faith  confirms. 


lo  our 


:eat  iia.ier?  gi 


HYMNS,  &c.  cxiv,  cxv,  cxvi,  cxvii, 


152 

He  takes  youn^  children  to  his  arms, 

And  calls  thcra  heirs  of  hcav  n. 

4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways! 

His  love  endures  the  fame  ; 

Nor  from  the  promife  of  his  grace 

Blots  out  the  children's  name. 


Book  L 


,6  My  God,  I  cry  with  ev'ry  breath, 
For  fome  kind  pow'r  to  fave, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  fin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  Have. 


CXIV.       COMMON     METRE. 
The  fame.     Romans  xi.  16,  1 7- 
1   /^  ENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong 
Vjr     To  the  wild  olive  wood  ; 
Grace  took  us  from  the  barren  tree, 
And  grafts  us  in  the  good, 
a  With  the  fame  blefTings  grace  endows 
The  GertiU  and  the  Jiiv  ; 
If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root, 
Such  are  the  branches  too. 

3  Then  let  the  children  of  the  faints 

Be  dedicate  to  God  ; 
Pour  out  thy  fpirit  on  them,  Lord, 
And  wafli  them  in  thy  blood. 

4  Thus  to  the  parents  >nd  their  feed 

Shall  thy  falvation  come, 
Andnum'rous  houiholds  meet  at  l.it 
In  one  eternal  home. 

CXV.       COMMON    METRE. 

Con-^u-:Ln  0/  Sir,  by  iL'  L,-.     Romans  vi 

8,  0,  14, 14. 


CXVI.       LONG    METRE. 

Love  to  con  and  cur  Nrighbour.      Matt,  xxii- 

37 40. 

Ii-T^HUS  faith  the  firft,  the  great  com- 
JL  mand, 

*'  Let  all  thy  inward  pow'rs  unite 
To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
With  utmo'ft  vigour  and  delight. 
2  Then  (liall  thy  neighbour  next  in  place 
Share  thine  afFe^ion  and  efteem, 
And  let  thy  kindnefs  to  thyfclf,  ^^ 
Mcafurenndrule  thy  love  to  him. 

',  This  is  the  fcnfe  that  Mnfcs  fpoke, 
''This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove  , 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke, 
And  the  whole  law's  fulfiU'd  by  love. 

4  But  O  how  bafe  our  paftions  are  1 
How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal 
Lord,  fill  our  fouls  with  hcav  nlv  fire, 
Or  we  fliall  ne'er  perform  thy  wiU. 


CXVII.        LONG    METRE. 
EUakn  So-Jtrel^n  and  Free.     Romans  ix. 

ai,  13.  24- 


1   T    ORD,howfecuremyconfc;cnccwas,|jj--Q£HOLD  the  potter  and  tjie  clav 
I   A     And  felt  no  iowaidc' read!  I    13 


I  was  alive  without  the  law 

And  thought  my  iins  were  de?.d 


He  forms  his  veiTels  as  he  plcaie 

Such  is  our  God,andfuch  are  wc. 
The  fubjcd^LS  of  his  juft  decrees. 


2  My  hope,  of  heav'n  were  firm  andbright, .  Doth  not  the  workman's  pow'r  extend 
2   i\i>  i.vrpc   ..  n  .u »«,.,'■<.  ^»Vltrh  nart  to  chooic, 


But  fince  the  precept  came 
With  aco'.ivlnclng  pov/'r  and  lig'nt,. 
1  find  how  vile  i  am. 
-  TMy  gui't  appear'd  but  fnvall  before, 
'Till  terribly  I  IV.w, 
Ho'v  perfea,  I'.oly,  juft  and  pure. 
Was  thine  eternal  Uw. 

4  Then  felt  my  foul  the  hca-v^  loud, 
Mv  fms  reviv'd  again, 
I  had  provo'c'd  a  drcu-iral  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  .lain] 

;;   rr.i  Vvkcr.  htlpltfs  c?-ptive  fold, 
Under  the  pow'r  or  hn ; 
I  c;i  irot  do  the  p;ood  I  would, 
N  .r  kcfp  my  ccnfotencc  clcao. 


O'er  an  the  mafs  which  part  to  chooft 
And  mou'.d  it  for  a  nobler  end. 
And  which  to  leave  for  viler  ufe  r] 
■^l  May  not  the  fov'reign  Lord  on  high 
DifpVnfe  his  favours  as  he  will,    ^^ 
Chufe  fome  to  lite,  while  others  die. 
And  ytt  be  jnft  and  gracious  ftdl  ? 
i[Whr-J  if  to  make  histerrour  known. 
He  \ttjt,  his  patience  >on^  endure, 
Sun"rin<!;  vilercbils  to  j?o  on, 
And  fcal  their  own  itftracflion  fi:re  ? 
^  What  if  lie  means  tt>  fh^w  his  grace, 
'  And  his  clerting love  ett^r.loys 
To  ni-irk  out  feme  of  nxnal  race, 
And^fcrm  tl'.cm  fit  foY  h-av'nJy  joys-?} 


Book  I.    HYMNS,    &c.    cxviii,  cxix,  cxx,  cxxi.       153 


6  Shall  man  reply  againft  the  Lord, 
And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjuft, 
I'he  thunder  of  whofe  dreadful  word 
Can  crufli  a  thcufand  worlds  to  duft  ? 

7  But,  O  my  foul,  if  truth  fo  bright, 
Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  light, 
Yet  ftill  his  written  will  obey, 

And  wait  the  great  decifive  day. 

°  Then  he  fliall  make  his  juftice  known, 
And  the  whole  world  before  his  throne, 
With  joy  or  tcrrour  iliall  ccnfefs 
The. priory  of  his  righteoufncfs. 


3  The  vital  f-ivour  of  his  name 

Reftores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  fame 
To  guilt,  defpair,  and  death. 

4  'Till  God  difl'ufc  his  graces  down, 

Like  fliow'rs  of  heav'nly  rain, 
In  vain  yl folios  fows  the  ground. 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 


CXVIII.       SHORT    METRE, 


Mofes  ana  Christ  :  Cr,  Sin  JjJ"-/;//?  tbs 
i7nJ  Scfpc'L  John  i,  17.  Keb.  iii. 
6,  cmd  X.  28,  19. 

1   '"pHE  law  by  7<Lf.'s  caine, 

X     But  peace  and  truth  and  love. 
Were  brcughiby  CLnjh  a  nobler  name, 
Dcfccuding  from  above. 

a  Amidft  ijie  houl^e  of  God 
Tlitir  difl'icnt  works  v/ere  done  : 
M'-fes  2L  faitliful  fervant  flood, 
But  Chrlj}  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  comn;ands 
Be  ih  icl  obedience  paid  ; 

O'er  all  his  Father's  houfe  he  frands 
The  Sov'reign  and  the  head. 

4  The  n;an  that  durft  defpife 
The  law  that  I/Iofcs  bn  ught ! 

Behold  !   how  terribly  he  dies 
for  his  prefumpt'ous  fault : 

5  But  forer  vengeance  falls 
On  tint  rtbtllious  race, 

Who  hate  to  hear  when  jcfus  calls, 
And  dare  rcfift  his  grace. 


3;  5j 


CXIX.       COMMON 


I      CXX.       COMMON    METRE. 

Faitb  of  Things  unfeen.      Heb.  xi.  I,  3,  8,  lO. 

I  Tj^AITH  is  the  brighteft  evidence 
X        Of  things  beyond  our  fight. 
Breaks  thro'  the  clouds  of  flefliandfenfe. 
And  dwells  in  heav'nly  light : 

%  It  fets  times  pafl  in  prefent  view. 
Brings  diflant  profpecls  home. 
Of  things  a  thoufand  years  ago. 
Or  thoufand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  avc  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word  ; 
Abraham  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith  obey'd  the  Lord. 

4  He  fought  a  citj'-  far  and  high. 

Built  by  th*  eternal  hands  ; 
And  faith  af'ures  us,  thoi^gh  we  die, 
That  heav'nly  building  flands. 


CXXI.       COMMON     METRE. 

Children   devoted  to    cor.      Gen.  xvii.   7,  lO. 
A<rts  xvi.  14,  15,  2^. 

For  tl^r-fe  ivbo  praSiice  Infant  Baptf/n, 

1   'T^HUS  faith  the  mercy  of  the  Loi-d, 
X        I'll  be  a  Gcd  to  thee  : 
rilblcfs  thy  num'rous  race,  and  they 
Shall  be  a  feed  for  me. 


m: 


,TRE.     i^  Abraham  belJev'd  the  promised  grace, 
'  And  gave  his  fens  to  God  ; 

The  different  Succefs  of  tie  Gtf^sL     I  Ccr.  i-       g^,,^  ^..^ter  feals  the  blefliog  now, 
-23,  ^A■     ^  Cor.  ii.  16.     1  Scr.  lii.  6,  7.  That  once  was  i'cal'd  with  blood. 

J  /CHRIST  and  his  crofs  is  all  our  theme;! 3  Thus  LyJia  fandlify'd  her  houfc. 


V><  The  myff rics  that  we  fpcak 
Are  fcandal  in  the  Jexvs''  elleem. 
And  foily  to  t^e  Creek.- 

2  But  fouls  enlighten'd  from  above  ; 
Willi  jov  receive  the  word  ; 
They  fee  what  wifdom,  pov.  V  and  love, 
Siiincs  ia  their  dying  Lord. 


When  {\\e  received  the  word 
Thus  the  believing  jailor  gave 
His  houflioid  to  the  Lord. 

4  Thus  later  faints,  eternal  King, 
Thine  ancient  truth  embrace  : 
To  thee  their  infant  offspring  brings. 
And  humbly  claim  the  grage^ 


i 


154     HYMNS,  &c.  cxxii,  cxxiii,  cxxiv,  cxxv.     Book  I. 


CXXII.       LONG    METRE. 

Bclirvers  buri:J  tvltb    CHRIST    in  Bapti/m. 
Rom.  vi.  3,  4, 3cc. 

1  T^O  ^c  not  know  that  folcmn  word, 
Xv   That  wc  are  bury'd  with  the  Lord 
Baptiz'd  into  his  death  and  then 
Put  off  the  body  of  our  fin  ? 

a  Our  fiuils  receive  diviner  breath, 
Rais'd  from  corruption,  gnih  and  death  : 
So  from  the  pr.ive  did  Chrijl  a  rife, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  fkies. 

3  No  more  let  fin  or  Satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flcfli  again  ; 
'•"he  various  lufls  we  fcrv'd  before 
Shall  h-ive  dominion  now  no  more. 


CXXIII.      COMMON   METRE. 

Tbc  Repenl-ng  ProMjal.      Lukc  XV.   1 3,  &c. 

I   TiEHOLD  the  wretch  whofc  luft  and 
J3         wine 

Has  wafted  his  cftate, 
He  beg^  a  fharc  amongft  the  fwine, 
To  taftc  the  hulks  they  eat. 

a  "  I  die  with  hunger  here,"  hj  crie?, 
"  I  flvir'7C  in  foreign  laJids : 
Aly  fat!:er's  houfc  has  large  iuppiics, 
And  bounteous  arc  his  hands. 

3  I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournail  tongue 

Fall  down  before  his  face  ; 
Father,  I've  done  tJiy  jufticc  wrong. 
Nor  cm  dcfcrve  thy  grace." 

4  He  faid,  and  haffcn'J  to  his  home, 

To  fcekhis  fathtr'i  Icve  ; 

Tlic  father  faw  the  rebtl  come, 

And  all  his  bcwcls  move. 

5  He  ran  ard  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Embrac'd  and  kifs'd  his  fon  ; 
The  rilv  I's  heart  witli  forrow  brake 
for  follies  he  had  done. 

6  "  Take  oiT  his  clothes  of  fliamc  and  fin, 

(The  father  gives  commr.nds) 
DrcA  him  in  garments  white  and  clean. 
With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 

7  A  djty  of  fcaftiog  I  ordain, 

l.et  mirth  and  j<<y  abound  : 
My  fon  was  dead,  and  lives  again, 
Was  loft,  and  now  is  found." 


CXXIV.       LONG    METRE. 

Tie  Firji  and  Second  Adam.   Rom.  V.  1  2,  &c. 

I'TXFEP  in  the  duft  before  thy  throne, 
X^   Our  guilt  and  our  difgracc  we  own; 
Great  God,  we  own  th'  unhappy  name 
Whence  fprung  ournaturtaudour  lliamc! 

a  AJjm  the  finner  :  At  his  fall 
Death  like  a  conquVor  feiz'd  us  all  ; 
A  thoufand  new-born  babes  are  dead 
By  fatal  union  to  their  head. 

3  But  whilfl  oTir  fpirits  fill'd  with  awe 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law. 

We  fing  the  honours  of  t!:y  grace. 
That  ftnt  to  favc  our  ruin*d  race. 

4  We  fing  thine  cvcrlufling  Hon, 
Wiko  j(>)i»(l<Hir  nature  tn  tiistnvn  : 
vtV.7/,7  the  I'ccond,  froiw  tlicdiifl 
Raifcs  the  ruins  of  the  firft. 

5  ["y  the  rebellion  of  one  m-in. 

1  hrongh  all  his  f«  ed  the  mifchicf  ran; 
And  by  one  mar/,  obedience  now 
Arc  all  his  feed  made  rig:i:eous  too. 

6  \Vhcre  Un  did  rclgn,  znd  death  abound, 
There  h^ve  the  fons  of  Ada.-n  found 
Abound::-!-  Hfc  ;  the-e  glcrious  grac= 
Reigns  thru*  the  Lord  our  rightcoufncfs.] 


CXXV.       COMMON    METRE. 

Christ's  Ccrr.pajhn  toth:  Weak  and  Tempted. 
Heb.  iv.  idyondv.  j.     Matt.  xii.  zo. 

I   TT7ITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
y  V       Of  our  High  Prit  ft  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  ttndcrncfs, 
His  bowels  melt  with  iove. 

S  Tcucli'd  with  a  fympathy  within 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame;  , 

He  knows  what  fore  temptations  mean , 
For  he  has  felt  the  fame. 

3  But  fpoilefs,  innocent  and  pure 

The  great  Redeemer  ftood. 
While  Sji.iii's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
And  did  refift  to  blocd. 

4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flefh, 

Pour'd  out  his  cries  and  tears. 
And  in  his  meafure  feels  afrclli 
What  ev'ry  member  bears. 

5  [Hrll  never  quench  the  fmoaking  (Ux». 

But  raifc  it  loaflamc;  ! 


Book  I.  HYMNS,  cxxvi,cxxvii,cxxvni,cxxix,cxxx. 


The  bruifed  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  fcorns  the  meancft  name.] 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  addrcfs 
His  mercy  and  his  pow'r, 
Wc  (hall  maintain  deliv'ring  grace, 
In  the  diftrciling  hour. 


CXXVL       LONG     METRE. 

Cliarity  and  Uncbaritablenefs.      Rom.  xiv.  1 7 

19.     1  Cor.  X.  32. 

^   ^r^"^  difTrent  food,  nor  difTrcnt  drefs 
-LM    Gompofe  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord, 
But  peace  and  joy, and  righteoufncfs, 
Faith,  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

a  When  weaker  Ckriflians  we  defpife, 
We  do  the  gofpel  mighty  wrong  ; 
For  God  the  gracious  and  the  wife, 
Receives  the  feeble  with  the  ftrong. 

3  -Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banifli'd  hence, 
Mecknefs  and  love  our  fouls  purfue  : 
Nor  lliail  our  pradtice  give  offence 
To  faints,  the  Gentile  or  the  Jc-w. 

CXXVII.       LONG    METRE. 

Christ's  Invitatitn  to  Sinners  :    Or,  Humility 

and  Pride.     Matth.  xi.  28 30. 

"  /^OME  hither  all  ye  weary  fouls, 
,  ^   Ye  heavy  laden  Tinners  come, 

ril  give  you  reft  from  all  your  toils, 

And  raife  you  to  my  heav'nly  home  ; 
I  They  fhall  find  reft  that  learn  of  me, 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 

But  paOion  rages  like  the  fea,  ' 

And  pride  is  reftlefs  as  the  wind. 


''a1\  "'^n'  T"'  ^'"'  ^^"^n^iffion  known. 
And  ye  fliall  prove  my  gofpel  true, 
By  ail  the  ivorks  that  I  have  done 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  ftiall  do.      * 

3  Go  heal  the  fick,  go  raife  the  dead. 
Go  caft  out  devils  in  my  name  • 

Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, '  fphcmel 
Though  Greeks  reproach  and  jZshlli. 

4  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands. 
I  m  with  you  till  the  world  (hall  end  - 
All  pow  r  IS  trufted  in  ray  hands. 

I  can  deftroy,  and  I  defend." 

5  He  jpake,  and  light  Jhone  round  bis  bead. 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  beo'u'n  be  rode  : 
Tiey  to  thefartbejl  nations  fpread 
The  grace  of  their  afcended  Gcd. 


CXXIX.       LONG    METRE. 
Suhmijion  and  Deli-verance  :   Or,  Abraham  of- 

Sf»-trtsfAsSou.     Gen,  xxii.  6,  &c. 
AINrS,  at   your    heav'nly    Father's 
word, 
I   Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord  ; 
I   He  fhall  reftore  what  you  refign. 

Or  grant  you  bleffings  more  divine. 
a  So  Abraham  with  obedient  hand 
Led  forth  his  Son  at  God's  command  ; 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  kuifc  he  took.* 
His  arm  prepar'd  the  dreadful  ftrokc. 
3  Abrah'm/or^ifar,  the  angel  crv'd, 

Thy  faith  is  knoivn,  thy  U-ve  is  try'd  / 
7hy  J  on  fhall  li-vs  and  in  thy  fed 
Shall  the  ivhde  earth  be  blrf/d indeed. 


4  Juft  in  the  laft  diftreffing  hour 
5  Elcfs'd  is  the  man  whofe  fliould^rs  take    Vll  ^""'^  ^'''^f^-"  '^^^•^'^'"S  P^^^'^  ; 
My  yoke  and  bear  it  with  delight  1   lyu   ^'■'^""V    ,1  r"^?  ''  '-''  P^^^^' 

My  yoke  is  eafy  to  his  n.ck,  ^      '  '  JLlJElll^l^  ^"^»^fee  furprifin<r  CM;ace. 

My  grace  fhiU  make  the  burden  light 


yf:^s,  wc  come  at  thy  command 
With  f::ith,  and  hope,  »nd  humble  zeal 
Refign  our  f,jirits  to  thy  hand, 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 
CXXVili.        LONG    METRt. 


j        CXXX.       LONG    METRE. 
love  and  Hatred    Phil.  ii.  2.   Eph.  iv.  30,  fsfc. 

^  TSJ^^'  ^^^  ^'^^  bowels  of  mv  God 
I     J.  M    His  Iharp  diftrcfs,    hi/ fore  com- 


piamts. 
By  his  laft  groans,  his  dying  blood, 

:e  .4poitles  Cofnmiffijn  :    Or     Thf  CrTh.!  ,1   ^  ni  1  . 

^rfrJ  by    M^raclTs.     Mark  l^,f''^tv''''\''l'^^^^^^^ 
Iv.att.  xxvwi.  ,8,  ic  '  ^'-    t'"'}'.'"''  A^:tc forever  ccafc. 

Let  bitter  words  no  mere  be  known 
"  /^O,  preach  my  gofpel,  faith   the    ^^'^^-^^t^f 'I»e  faints,  the  fens  of  peace, 
p.  >r^     ,    l-^"^'  ,  3  'liie  fpirit  like  a  peaceful  cove, 

he  ft.a     be  fav  d  that  trufts  my  word  ;      Why  fl.^uid  wc  vex  and  grive  hi-,  Jove 
Hf  fliaJ*bc  damu'u  that  von't  believe.    |  Who  f.a].  cu:  fou*s  to  h^.v'rly  U^c  > 


156  HYMNS,  cxxxi,cxxxii,cxxxiii,cxxxiv,cxxxv.  Book! 

.  T«idcr  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts        a  Love  fuffers  long  xvith  patient  eye. 
4  Tender  ana  k  i>  ^^^  .^  provok'd  m  hafte, 


A    1  cuuvi    ». — - 

Through  all  Our  lives  let  mercy  run 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults 
For  the  dear  fake  of  Chrijl  his  Son. 

"CXXXI.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Phartfee  and  Publican.  Luke  xviii.  10,15*^. 

X  T>EHOLD  how  finners  difagree, 
15  The  Publican  and  Pharifee  ; 
One  doth  his  righteoufnefs  proclaim, 
The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  fliamc. 

a  This  man  at  humble  diftance  ftands, 
And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands  ; 
That  boldly  rifes  near  the  throne, 
And  talks  of  duties  he  has  done 


Nor  is  provok'd  ia  haftc, 

She  lets  the  prefent  injury  die, 

And  long  forgets  the  pafL 

3  [Malice  and  rage,  thofe  fires  of  hcU, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
Hopes  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Though  flie  endures  the  wrong.] 

4  [She  ne'er  defires  nor  feeks  to  know 
The  fcandals  of  the  time  ; 

Nor  looks  with  pride  on  thofe  below, 
Nor  envies  thofe  that  climb.] 


5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by 
To  feek  her  neighbour's  good  : 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die 

^i,u  1.1X.W, And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 

3  The  Lord  their  difTrent  language  knows,  ^  ^^^^  j^  ^j^^  ^^^^^  ^^at  keeps  her  pow 
And  dilFrent  anfwers  he  beftows  ;  j^  ^jj  ^j^g  realms  above  ; 


.rVUU    V*l"    •>-"••   "'•» 

The  humble  foul  with  grace  he  crowns, 
Whilft  on  the  proud  his  anger  frowns 
4  Dear  Father  let  me  never  be 
Join'd  with  the  boalling  Pharifee, 
I  have  no  merits  of  my  own. 
But  plead  the  fuff'rings  of  thy  Son. 


In  all  the  realms  above  . 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 
Bu*:  faints  for  ever  love. 


CXXXII.      LONG    METRE. 
Ho'.'mep  and  Grace.      Tit.  ii.  lO,  1 3. 
I  QO  let  our  lips  and  lives  exprefs 
O  The  holy  gofpel  we  profefs  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  fliine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 
a  Thus  fliall  we  bcft  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God  ; 
When  the  falvation  reigns  within. 
And  grace  fubdues  the  pow'r  of  hn. 

3  Our  flefli  and  fenfe  mud  be  de.iicd, 
Pafllon  and  envy,  lull  and  pride  : 
VVhilft  juftice,  tenip'rancc,  truth  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  fpirits  up, 
Wlrle  we  expeclthat  blcflcd  hope, 
Thcbrii^ht  appiarance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  ftands  leaning  on  his  word 


CXXXIV.       LONG    METRE. 
Rrli^ion  I'j'm  ivitkout  Lo-ve.   I  Cor.  xin.  1,  l,  j- 
iTTAD  1  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jeivi^ 

IX  And  Kobler  fpeech  tiian  angels  ufe, 

If  love  be  abfent,  I  am  found, 

Like  tinkling  brafs,  an  empty  found. 
a  V/ere  I  infpir'd  to  preach  and  tell 

All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell  ; 

Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove. 

Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  dlftribute  all  my  ftore 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor, 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  Tiame, 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  ; 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  abfent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  ; 
Nor  tong^.ies,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal. 
The  works  of  love  can  e'er  fultil. 


CXXXV.         LONG    METRE. 

The  Love  cf  CHRIST  Jle-i abroad  in  the  Hear 
Eph.   iii.   16,  &c. 

CiOME,  d'_arc{>Lord,dcfccndanddwc 
\  Bv  faith  and  love  incv'ry  breaft  ; 
'Then  ihal!  wc  know  and  lafcc  and  feel,  ; 

lav^  and  Charity.     I  Cor.  xiii.  a 7.   LV    The  joys  that  cannot  be  exprcfs'd. 

1    r    ETPharifecsofhighefteem  a  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  iinva:-dftrengt. 

I  J     Their  fiith  and  zeal  declare, 


CXXXlll.       COMMON    METRE, 


All  their  religion  is  a  dream. 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 


Make  our  enlarged  fouls  poffcfs,  [Icngt 
And  le.\rn  the.  height  and  breadth  a£ 
Of  thine  uamcafurable  grace. 


Bookl.  HYMNS^cxxxvijCxxxviijCxxxviii.cxxxiXjCXL.    157 

3  Now  to  the  God  whofe  pow'r  can  do        |CXX  XVIII.  COM  MON  MKT  R  E. 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wiflics  know, 

Be  cverlafting  honours  done  \Sainti  in  the  HauL  /chuist.  Tclin  x.  28,  2^. 

Ey  ^"  the  Church  through  Chrift  his  SonJ^  ^jp^j^  ^3  ^^^^  ^^^^j^  ^^.^^  ^^^^^,  ^^^^^^^^ 

—  I     JL       My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  truil ; 

CXXXVL      COMMON    METRE.       If  I  am  found  in  J^fus' h^nd% 

«•  ,  TT  .       r      fi     r        lu    ■    ur     \         My  foul  can  ne'er  be  loft. 

Sincerity  and  Hypocrify  :  Or,  Formality  ;/'  IV  or- 

Jhip.  John  iv.  24.  Pfalm  cxxxix.  23,  24.   \%  His  honour  is  engag'd  to  fave 

1   p.  OD  is  a  Spirit  juft  and  wi  ^e,  .  '}^^  "^.^^\^"  "^^ ^"^'  ^^^^1>^ 

vJT      He  fees  our  inmoft  m.\n\  ; 
In  vain  to  heav'n  we  raife  our  cries, 
And  leave  aur  fouls  behind. 


All  ih-At  his  heav'uly  father  gave 
His  hands  lecurciy  keep. 


a  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 
V/ith  honour  can  appear  : 
The  painted  hypocrites  arc  known 
Through  the  difguifc  they  wear. 

J   Tlieir  lifted  eyes  falute  the  fkies, 

Tiieir  bending  knees  the  ground  ; 
But  God  abhors  the  facriiico, 
AVhcre  not  the  heart  is  found. 


3   Nor  death,  nor  hell,  fliall  e'er  remove 
Kis  fav'rites  from  his  brcaft ; 
In  the  dear  bofom  of  his  love 
Thcv  miifl  forever  reft. 


CXXXlJv.       LONG    METRE. 

H/ype  in  ths  Covenant  :    Or,   God\  Pro7>;:fc  ar.J 
Truth  unchangeable.   Htl;.  vi.  i; -19. 

XJOW  oft  hath  fin  and  iluian  fliovc 


4  Lord,  fearch  my  thouglits,  and  try  my    XI  To  rend  my  foul  from  thc<-,my 


v.-ays, 
And  n-.ake  my  foul  finccre  ; 
Then  faali  I  ftaud  before  thy  face, 
And  llnd  acceptance  there. 


■'  ■   But  evrilcfting  is  tl  y  love, 


And  '^ifui  I'cais  it  with  his  blood. 


2  I  lie  oath  and  proroife  of  the  Lord 
I   Join  to  coulirm  the  woad'rcus  grace; 
~^  — _ — —  j   £fg.j.j^.j  pow'r  performs  the  v/ord, 

CXXXVII.        LONG    METRE,   j  And  tills  aii.  heav'n  with  eudicfs  pniife. 

Sahatlon  by  Grace  In  CHRIST.  2  Tim.  i.  9,  10.  3  Amidfi:  temptations  fharp  and  long, 

My  ioui  to  lii's  dear  refui;e  iiics  ; 


I'VTOW  to  tr.e  power  of  God  fupreine 
1\     Ee  everiafUng  hojiours  g'v'n, 
He  favcR  from  heli  (wc  blcls  iiis  n^^rre)     j 
He  calls  our  ivand'rin;?  feet  to  heav'n 


1  Not  for  our  du'.icsor  d^fcrts, 
But  of  bis  own  abnndar.t  grace, 
He  works  falvatton  in  cur  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praiie. 

3  'Twas  his  own  purpofe  that  beg'.m 
To  refcue  rebels  doora'd  to  die  ; 
He  gave  UG  grace  in  Chrif,  Lis  isun, 
Before  he  fpread  the  Harry  iky. 

4  Jefus  the  Lord  appears  ^t  laft, 

AvA  makes  his  Father's  counfelj  k-iov.n; 
Declai-es  the  great  tranfacrioas  pafs'd 
And  brings  immortal  blelTings  down. 

5  He  dies  !  and  in  that  dreadf''il  nicht 
Did  ail  the  pow'i-s  of  he"  dellroy ; 
Rilirg,  he  bro\jf;ht  our  hfav*n  to  -i^Ht, 
Ai-d  tjok  :>oii'.llioa  ol  the  j.y. 


i-i.jpe  IS  my  anchor,  firm  aud  ftrorg, 
W'lr.ie  tcmpeUs  blo^,  and  billows  rife. 

14  The  cofDel  bears  my  fpirit  up  ; 
A  f;Jchfu!  arid  uuciiu.nging  Grd 
Lays  the  forndatioa  for  ni}*  l^ope, 
Ir*  caihs,  and  promifes,  and  'olood. 

CXL.        COMLION    METRE. 

A  /'■-•''''^'  ClkJ  a  u':"jn  Fc'rih,  ccUtcicd fron:  fs'uer- 
al  Scriptures.. 

I   "T^i  TISTAEi.N   fouls  !    that  dream  of 
IVl.  heav'n 

Ard  make  their  empty  hoaf!: 

Of  inward  joys  and  hn,xfo:7;v'.i, 

"While  they  are  flaves  to  IlII. 

?,   \'>.-''X-  are  our  f?.ncies.  airy  flights, 

If  fait'n  be  cold  and  0.^3.6  ; 

Nor.c  hut  a  tiriiie  povtrV  ar.itcs 

Tc  Chripjlif:,  ii\ii.^  head. 


158         HYMN  S,  5:c.  cxli,cxlii,  cxliii.        Book  I. 


3  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart, 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  N)ve  ; 
That  bids  all  tinlul  joys  depart, 

Aud  lilts  the  thougiits  above.  \ 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  helU 

By  a  cclcftial  pow'r  ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  fliall  prevail 
In  the  dccilivc  hour.  j 

5  [Faith  muft  obey  her  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  truft  his  grace  ; 
A  pard'ning  God  is  jealous  ftill 
For  hii  own  liolinefs. 

6  When  from  the  curfe  he  fets  us  free, 

He  makes  our  natures  clean, 
Nor  would  he  fend  his  Son  to  be 
The  Miniller  of  fin. 

7  His  Spirit  purifies  our  frame. 

And  fcals  our  peace  with  God  : 
JefiiSt  and  his  falvation  c-ini.c 
By  water  and  by  blood.] 

CaLI.     short  metre. 


Thi    Ilnmil'a'tcn   and 
\\x.  liii.  I 


aliuiion 
10 


of  CHR}" 
■12. 


I   "TTTHO  has  bcficv'd  thv  W( 
VV     Or 


'ord, 
tliv  falvation  known  ; 
Reveal  tliinc  arm  Almii^hty  Lorti, 
And  glorify  ihy  Siin. 

a  The  J.^ivs  eftecm'd  him  here 
Too  mean  for  their  belief ; 
Sorii»\v3  hi:,  cliicf  acqu  lintancc  were, 
A.id  l\is  c(  m^>aiiion  grief. 


Thty  turn'd  their  cyc3  away, 
And  trcr^tcd  h:ni  with  iccrn  ; 


But 


'twas  tlicir  g'.ic 
rjicir  ioMUWs 


upon 


:in:  h 


.s  bcrnc. 


Twa-;  for  t!)c  flubbcrn 


And  Geniik-s  thja  unknown. 
The  Godof  juflice  pJens'd  to  briiifc 
His  belt  beloved  Son. 

5  "  But  I'll  prt)loP2  '''^  days, 
And  makvi  hi.-,  k-pgdjm  (Imd; 

My  ])I'-afv:re,  I'aitii  the  God  of  Grace, 
SiiH'l  profper  in  his  hand. 

6  [I lis  joyful  fiiui  {lull  fee 
The  puf-'liafc  of  his  pain, 

/,nJ  by  his  k,:owkvi.rc  j-jUify 


j      7  [Ten  thoufand  captive  flaves, 

Releas'd  from  death  and  fin, 
Shall  quit  their  prifons  and  tlieir  graves, 
j         Ajid  own  his  pow'r  divine.] 

8  [Hcav*n  fhall  advance  my  Son 
To  joys  that  earth  dcny'd  ; 
Who  fav.-  the  follies  men  had  done, 
And  bore  their  fins  and  dy'd."] 


CXLII.       SHORT    METRE. 
Tie  fume.     Ifa.  liii.  6 9 1%. 

1  T    IKE  flicep  we  went  aflr.iy, 
jLi   And  broke  the  fold  of  God, 

Each  wand'ring  in  a  dilTrent  way. 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour, 
When  God  our  waad'rings  laid, 

And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head  ! 

3  How  gloricus  was  the  grace, 
Wiien  Cbrif  fuftain'd  tlie  ftrakc  ! 

His  life  and  blood  the  fhcpherd  pays 
A  ranfcra  for  the  fioek. 

1     4  His  honour  and  his  breath 
I  Were  t.nken  both  away  ; 

Joind  with  the  wicked  in  his  death 
j         And  made  as  vile  as  they. 

I     5  But  G(^d  {liall  ralfc  his  head 
j         O'er  all  the  fons  of  men  ; 
And  mrike  him  fee  a  num'ious  feed 
To  rtcompeufe  his  pain. 

6  "  I'll  give  him,  faith  the  Lord, 
A  po-'ton  with  the  flrong ; 
He  Iliali  pofltfs  a  Ixrgc  rev.ard. 
And  hold  his  honours  long." 


CXLUI. 


COMiVIOX     METRE. 
fron  f 


'S" 


Th 


c  gxiuiy 


fjDt   t/f  IJK-ti.j 


CL:railcri   oj  ihe  Children  of  GDI 
eral  Scri^iurts. 

O  new-Vorn  babes  dTjiire  the  breafl. 
To  fce<l,a-!d  ijrow,  and  tlwive  ; 
So  faiats  with  joy  the  gofptl  taftc. 
And  by  the  gofpel  live. 

[2  [With  inward  guft  their  heart  approves 
All  that  the  word  relates; 
They  Kive  ihem^n  '.heir  I'ather  loves, 
And  hate  the  work  he  hates.l 

[N.>t  -xW  the  flatt'ring  baits  ontarth 
OiU  make  tltvni  ^avcs  to  iull ; 


Book  I.     H  Y  M  N  S,    &:c. 

They  can't  forget  their  hcav'iily  birth 
Nor  grovel  in  the  dufl. 

4  Not  all  the  chains  that  tyrants  ufe 

Siiall  bind  their  fouis  to  vice  : 
Faith,  like  a  conqu'ror,  can  produce 
A  thoufaud  viciories.] 

5  [Grace,  like  au  uncorruptcd  feed, 

Abides  and  reigns  v/ithin  ; 
Imitiortsl  prijiciplcs  forbid 
I'he  fons  of  God  to  fin.] 

6  [Not  by  the  terrours  of  a  (lave 

I>o  fiiey  pcrfor.-n  his  will. 
But  with  the  noblcft  pow'rs  liiey  have 
His  fwcet  conin->a;;di  fultil. 

7  They  find  accefs  zt  ev'ry  hour 

'I'o  God  within  the  vall  ; 
ric:it:e  t;icy  derivvif  a  quiv':k'nlji2  pow'r 
Ai.d  jOy 3  that  never  fuil. 

8  O  ha_-py  fouls  !  O glorious  ric:tc 

Of  ever-flowing  ^n'.ce  ! 
Tovhvcll  fo  near  thy  Father's  feat, 
And  lee  his  lOVC^.  face! 

9  Lord,  I  sddrcfs  rhy  hc"v'r;y  throne  : 

Call  me  a  child  of  chine  t 

Ser.d  down  the  apirit  of  rhy  Son 

To  form  my  heart  divine. 

ic  There  iTifd  thy  choic-.ftlove  abroad, 
AuJ  nv.]it  my  comfuxts  ftron:^ ; 
"1  ncn  ihali  tld/,  My  htoi>;  Gcd, 
W.th  an  unv/av'rinc:  '.cv.z-:Lty' 


CaI.1v'.     coiiMON   milt:;e. 

Tl'c  li-lir.^.ny  and fcu'lh.-g  SfirH.      Rom.  viii 
I  A.  i6.     Fph.  i.  13,  i^". 

I   XT  THY  ilunild  the  children  of  a  King! 

VV       Go  mcwsiAv.g  A\  their  days 
Great  Coinftrter,  cefcend  and  b/iijg 
Srm?  tokens  of  tliy  grace. 

a  Do(l  tl.ou  not  dwell  in  all  the  faints, 

And  f^al  the  heire  of  hcav'n  ? 
When  wilt. thou  bani'Ji  my  ccijr.plaintS; 

And  fliow  my  fir.s  fo:-giv'n  ? 

3  AlTure  my  confcience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  biocd  ; 

And  bear  thv  aimefs  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  Go  J. 

4  Thou  art  the  earned  of  his  love, 
The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  ; 

And  thy  folt  wings,  celefhlal  Dove, 
Will  fafe  coavcy  me  home. 


CXLIV5  CXLV,  CXLVI.  159 

CXLV.       COMMON    METRE. 
CnViirv  and  ATtron^talcr.frzmUfAi.  vii.  <7'  aix, 

1  TESUS,  in  thee  r.ureycs  behold 
J      A  thoufand  glcries  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  poiiili'd  gold 

The  fons  of  A^ron  wore. 

2  They  firfl  their  own  burnt  olT'rin^^s  brc':, 

l"o  pi;r';e  thcmfclves  from  fin  ; 
Thy  life  was  pure  v.-ithout  a  fpot. 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 

3  [Frcfh  blood,  as  conftant  .is  the  day, 

\V.i3on  their  altar  fpilt  : 
But  thy  one  ofiT'ring  takes  away 
Forever  all  our  guilt.] 

\  Tlieir  prieflhocid  ran  thro' fcverai  hand* 
For  mortal  was  their  race  ; 
Thy  never  changing  olUce  Itandi, 
Eternal  as  thy  davs.] 

J  [Once,  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 
Willi  blood,  but  not  iii»  own, 
Aaron  Avirhin  the  v?Ji  appears. 
Before  the  golden  throiis. 

6  But  Chrifi,  by  his  Own  powerful  Uocd, 

Afcends  above  the  llics. 
And,  in  the  prtfence  of  our  Gcd, 
Shows  his  ow^  facrificc.] 

7  jf/ns:  the  King  of  glory  reigns, 

On  i'.'c«'s,  heav'nly  hill; 
Lccks  like  a  lamb  that  has  been  ii«ln. 
And  v.-earo  his  pritfthocd  ftill. 

8  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 

Before  his  Father's  face  : 
Giveiiim,  my  foul,  thy  caufe  to  plead. 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 


CXLVI.       LONG    METRE, 

CharcBcrs  r/"  CHRIST  Lorn'!  Led  from  inanimate 

Things  in  Scripiure. 

i\  f~^  O  worftip  at  I»7iJtatuiel\  feet, 
V_T  See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet  i 
Fnrth  is  too  narrow  to  exprefs 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace.] 

;  [The  whole  creation  can  afford 
But  fome  faint  fliadows  of  my  Lord  ; 
Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known. 
Mull  mingle  colours  not  Ii«r  own.] 

3  [Is  he  compar'd  to  wine  or  bread  } 
Dear  Lord  our  fowis  would  thus  be  fed : 
That  fitlh,  that  dyi!)£  blood  of  thine. 
Is  bread  of  Li«fe,  is  heav'nly  wine.] 


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H  Y  M  N  S,    Sec.    cxLvii,  cxlviii, 


Book  1. 


4  [Is  he  a  tree  ?  The  world  receives 
balvatijn  from  his  healing  leiv=s  : 
That  ;ik>.htcou?br;inch,thatriulifulbou^h, 
Ik  Da-ifiJ'h  root  and  offspring  too.] 

j:[:^  he  a  roie  ?  Not  SLtroH  yicl.ls 
iuc!i  fra^iancy  in  all  hc!*lji.lds  : 
Kir  U  th'r  lily  h?  a.lur.'.c, 
The  viiilies  bicfs  the  rich  pcrf-imc] 

6  [!s  he  a  vine  ?  Kis  h^  iv'nlvr  --cot 
bupplles  the  bouv>;h8  with  lite  and  fruit : 
O  ;e;  a  JHiling  uriion  j;Mn 

My  Icul  to  Cbrjl  the  living  vine  '] 

7  [Is  he  t';c  head  ?  F.ach  member  lives, 
And  owns  tlic  vital  pcw'r  he  givt«  ; 
Thef-iints  bcljw,  anu  fiiii-.ts  iibove, 
'oin'd  bv  his  Spirit  and  hio  u-vc] 

:•  'Is  he  a  fount.^in  ?  T»;e>e  I  bathe, 
And  ht;-.l  the  plague  of  i\n  und  death  : 
Thefe  waters  ail  my  iou?  renew, 
Ai-.d  clcanlt  r.iy  fpjltcd  gaii-.\ciits  too.] 

''s  he  a  fire  ?  He'll  pBrge  my  drcfs  : 
j.^t  the  true  gold  fullaijis  no  lols ; 
i_:icc  a  rcllatr  fliall  he  lit, 
.\iA  tread  the  refufe  with  his  feet.] 

IC'  ris  he  a  rock  ?  How  Srm  he  pvov^s 


1^  [Is  he  a  fun  ?  His  beams  are  grace. 
His  couri'eis  joy  f«r»<l  ri;jhtcoui'uefs : 
Nations  rejoice  when  he  appears 
Tochafcthcirclouds,  and  dry»their  tears.] 

T7  [O  let  me  climb  thofe  higlicr  Hdes, 
M'hcre  ftorms  and  darkntfi;  never  rife  ! 
'i  here  hedifnhys  liis  pow'is  abroad, 
And  fliincs  and  rc^nc  :h'  incarnate  God.] 

J  8  Nor  earth,  nor  ua=,  nr>r  fun,  nor  ftars, 
Nor  luav*n  liis  full  rdcmblrnce  bears; 
His  be  antics  we  ep.n  never  t:acc, 
'T)ll  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 


CXLVlf.       LONG     MITRE. 

Tic  Nam  a  and  Titles  nf  CHFIiT,  ficm  f<nir' 

al  Siriptvrfs. 
l["  iniS  frc^:?!  t!ic  trenfurc  of  his  word 
A     I  borrow  titles  for  mv  Lord  ; 
y..r  it  ii(  r  n.-:'.turi-  cm  fupply 
Si  flkiciU  forrrs  of  majefty. 

i  Hii^ht;  in  aje  of  t!<e  fnthei'i,  face, 
j   :>liii:ii;g  with  iiijc'iminifli'd  rnrs  : 
j   Tr.'  cAttriyA  God'r,  .  ternal  ?vn\ 
I  'i  he  heir  and  jiarintr  <;i  his  tl.rone.] 
■3  The  Kincr  of  kin-n,  the  Lord  me.ft  high, 
(  V.'iitcs  hi>  t)\vn  name  r.pon  his  thigh, 
I  Ke  wears  a  garment  dipt  in  blood,    • 
}   Ar;d  breaks  the  nations  wilh  bis  rod. 
e  fwtet  ftfcams  that  fr>m  ]:im  r.cw'4  w hrre  grace  can  neithrr  melt  nor  mov^. 


'l  ij"  rock  ol  29-'s  riev< 


-\.t:cuti  vii  a 


U  tiie  dclcrt  through.] 


II  ; ',  !ic  a  way  ?  He  kcds  to  God, 
Tiu-  ps:h  is  drawn  in  lines  of  hVo'.'l ; 
There  would  I  walk  with  hope  :.v.d  zeal. 
T:':!  I  ariive  at  Sk'i%  hiil.] 


J  he  LambrefcRts  his  injur' d  love, 
A  vpkrs  his  wrath  without  delay, 
And  Juc!ab\  lion  tears  tlic  prey. 

5  Ti-.t  V  hen  for  works  of  peace  he  ccmes, 
V.'h.it  wiauing  titles  he  afiunies  ! 
I.'^^lA  of  U>e  lii rLL  and i;fe  of  men  : 
>.or  bears  thofe  charrncters  in  vain. 

6  With  tender  pity  in  his  heart. 


J  X  r?s  he  a  doc"-  ?  I'll  enter  in  ; 
Echoloi  the  p.'.ftiires  Inr^e  and  green  ; 
A  parndilc  divinely  f.iir^  ,  ^  , 

Nune  but  the  H^cp  h.ve  irecdom  there.]'   ^;7'''         .  K      t      k  ^       ' 

-^    A  frurd  and  brother  he 

13  [Is  he  detijn'd  a  corner  flone, 

tor  men  to  buiiJ  iheir  hcav'n  upon 

III  make  him  my  fcund;;ti<.«n  too, 


Ktr  fear  the  plots  of  htll  below.) 

I.'  [U  hz  a  temple  f  I  adore 
'ih"  iiulwt.ll'u^rr.aieriy  and  powV; 
And  ftill  to  his  mcft  i'loly  pL.ee 
"U  iiciiu'cr  1  pray,  I  turn  n:y  faec.l 

15  [Is  he  a  it-.r  ?  He  breaks  the  nigl.t. 
Piercing  the  ihades  with  dawning  light.' 
I  know  hisf^jlories  from  afar, 
1  know  the  bright,  the  morning  ftar.] 


ppcars, 
And  Weil  lultils  the  nr.me  he  wears. 


At  length  ihe  Judge  his  throne  al'ccnds, 
1  ividis  the  rebels  from  his  friends, 
Andicti.Usin  full  frvution  prove 
His  rich  \.u-ietv  of  love. 


CXLVill.        PARTICULAR 

METRE. 
Thf  f'tne  us  the  cxlviii  th  Pfalm. 
ji  [TT7ITH  cheerful  voice  I  ling 
j        V  V       The  titles  ef  my  Lord, 
•And  borrow  all  the  names 
I     Gi  lioiiour  from  his  word; 


Book  I. 


HYMNS,    &c.    cxLix. 


i6i 


Nature  and  ?.rt 
Can  nt'tr  fupplf 

Sufficient  forms 
Of  majefty. 

i  In  Je/us  vre  behold 

His  Father's  glorious  face. 
Shining  forever  bright 
With  mild  and  lovely  rays  : 
Th*  eternal  God's 

Eternal  Son 
Inherits  and 

Partakes  the  throne.] 

3  The  fov 'reign  King  of  kings ^ 
The  Lord  of  lords  moft  high, 
Writes  his  own  name  upon 
His  garment  and  his  thigh  : 

His  name  is  calfd 
T:he  V/ord  ef  'Cod, 

He  rules  the  earth 
With  iron  rod. 

4  When  promifes  and  grace 
fan  neither  melt  or  mave. 
The  angry  lamb  refcnts 
Tiij[  injuries  of  his  love  ; 

Awakes  his  wrath 
Without  delay, 

As  lions  roar. 

And  tcdi-  the  prey. 

5  But  when  for  works  of  peace 
Tht  great  redeenaer  ccmcs, 
What  gentle  characters, 
What  titks  he  allumes  1 

Light  of  iie  ivorlJ, 
And  life  of  men  j 

Nor  will  he  bear 

Thoie  names  in  vain. 

_5  Imxenfe  compaffion  reigns 
In  our  Ii/u;i:uiuel's  heart, 
When  he  dcfccnds  to  a«St 
A  Mediator's  part, 
He  is  a  fricnd, 

And  brother  too  ; 
Divinely  kind 
Divinely  true. 

7   At  length  the  I.crd,  the  Judge, 
His  awiul  throne  alccnds. 
Ana  drives  ttie  reb'cls  far 
Frc:n  favcjuritts  and  friends. 
Then  Ihail  th;:  :ainLs 
Completely  prove 
The  heights  and  d-pths 
Ol  ;kU  h:s  love. 


O  i 


CXLIX.       LONG    METRE. 

The  offices  of  CiiKlST,  from  fe-veral  Scrlpturrs. 

I  JOIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  pow*r» 
J    That  ever  men  or  angels  bore, 
All  are  too  mean  to  fpeak  his  wortiS 
Or  fet  Imma;tud\  glory  forth, 

%  But  O  what  condefcending  ways 
He  takes  to  teach  his  heav'niy  f^rau: ! 
My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  fee 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  to  rac. 

3  (The  Angel  cf  the  covnart  (lands 
With  his  con^imiilion  in  his  hands. 
Sent  from  his  Father's  milder  throne, 
To  make  the  great  falvation  known.) 

4  (Great  Prophet  !  let  me  blefs  thy  name; 
By  thee  the  joyful  tidings  came 

Of  wrath  appeas'd,  of  fins  forglv'n. 

Of  hell  fubdu'd,  and  peace  with  hcav'ji.) 

5  (My  bright  example  and  my  guide, 
I  would  be  walking  near  tliy  ^d^c^ 

0  let  mc  never  run  aftray, 
Nor  follow  the  forbidden  way  1 

6  I  love  my  Shepherds  he  fliall  keep 

My  wand'ring  foul  amongft  his  iLeep  ; 
He  feeds  his  fiocks;  he  calls  their  names, 
And  in  his  bofom  bears  the  lan.bs. 

7  My  Slurety  undertakes  my  caufe, 
AniXv'fing  his  Father's  broken  laws  : 
Ecliold  my  foul  at  freedom  f.'t. 

My  Harety  paid  the  dreaduu  debt.) 

8  {Jeffs,  my  great  /f.^j  Pr'ifl,  has  dy'd, 

1  feek  no  facrifice  be  Hue  ; 

His  blood  di«l  once  for  all  atone. 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne.) 

9  (My  Adw)catc  appears  on  high, 
'I'he  Father  lays  his  thunder  by; 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  iz^ 
Shall  turn  my  Father's  heart  away. 

ic  (My  Lord^  my  Connurcr  and  my  IZiug^ 
Thy  fceptre,  ?.nd  thy  fword  I  fing  ; 
Thine  is  the  vid'ry,  and  I  fit 
A  joyful  fubjc<fl  at  tliy  feet. 

II  (Aipire,  my  foul,  to  glorious  dc:ds. 
Toe  (Uipiain  af  f-l\-aiion  leads  : 
Maicli  on,  nor  fear  lo  win  the  d'.y, 
'I'hcugh  death  and  hell  obllrucl  tlic  v.ay.) 

2  (Should  death  and  hell,  and  pow'rs  un- 
Put  all  ihcir forms  of  ivilchief  on.  [kiiov.n, 
I  ihaii  be  fai'c  ;   for  Chrft  diipiays 
salvation  in  iiiorc  IcvVcigu  •v^ys.) 


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I-I  Y  M  N  S,     &c.     CL. 


Book  I. 


CL.      PAHTICULAR    METRE, 
Tl'f  jum'as  ile  cxivjiith  PJalm. 
1    JOIN  ai]  the  glorious  names 
J    Of  wiidum,  love,  aud  puw  'r, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore  : 
Ail  are  too  meaii 

To  fpeak  his  wortli, 
Too  mean  to  fct 
My  Saviour  forth. 

a  But,  O  what  gentle  terms. 
What  ccndefctnding  way* 
Doth  our  Redeemer  uie. 
To  teach  his  heav'niy  grace  ! 
Mine  cyC'  with  joy 
And  wondrr  fee 
Wliiit  ibrmsof  love 
He  bears  for  me. 

"v   (  -irr:;y"d  lii  mort?.l  Hcili, 

Me  iike  au  ar.^el  Itands, 

/  kU  'jo.'c'i.  U:e  promili.3 

And  parioi  s  in  his  hands. 

CTnniiliioifd  from 

ilis  father's  throne  j 
To  make  Ms  graee 
To  mortai-i  knov/n.) 

;    ''IrCat  Prubhet  of  my  God, 
Aly  tongue  v'ould  blefs  thy  name  ; 
By  thtc  the  ji')ful  news 
Ox  cur  falvatioTi  ci'.me  ; 
'I'lic  joyful  news 

(>r  tins  forgiv'n, 
C:  heil  I'uhdu'd, 

.^^- J  t^eacc  w  iih  heav'n.) 

'  n*:  thou  my  tonrfcl'.cry 

My  />  A'^crn  and  my  ^ul'e  ; 
And  tbrovigli  tr:is  deiert  Jand 
Sitil  kttp  r»ie  ni.ar  thy  Hdt. 
O  let  my  feet 

Ne'er  run  .'.fnay, 
Ner  rove  nor  icck 
The  crcckcd  w  ay  ') 

6   ,1  If.ve  IT."  Shtpherds  voice. 
His  watchful  eyts  (l.Jlkttp 
^.'v  ^.-  uid'rin^  icul  amonj 
Tl-c  rhr\^f r.i''^  «^r  bis  fnetp  : 
He  fe^ds  his  flo^k, 

He  calls  thtir  names, 
Hi-,  b'fombtars 
The  tcndtr  Lmbi ) 

E  r^  D     c  F     T  i:  E 


(To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 
Will  I  commit  my  caufe  ; 
He  anfwers  and  fulfils 
His  Father's  broken  laws, 
Behold  ray  foul 

At  freedom  fet ! 
My  Surety  paid 

The  dreadful  debt.) 

8  (Jcf^s,  my  great  High  Prhf, 
Oftcr'd  his  blood  and  dy'd  ; 
My  guilty  confciencc  fecks 
No  facrifice  be  fide. 

His  pow'rful  blood 

Did  once  atone  ; 
And  now  it  pleads 

Before  the  throne.) 

9  (My  advocate  appears 
For  my  defence  on  high  ; 
The  Father  bows  his  ears, 
And  lavs  his  thundur  by. 

Not  All  that  hell 

Or  lin  can  fay, 
Shall  turn  his  heart, 

His  love  away.) 

10  (My  dear  Almij^hty  Lcpd 
\\y  CcKju'rar  and  my  Kifigy 
Tne  fceptre  and  thy  fword, 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  ilng. 

Thine  is  the  pow'r  ; 

Behold  1  hi 
Jn  willing  bonds 

Beneath  thy  feet.) 

11  (Now  let  my  foul  arife. 
And  tread  tht  tempter  down  ; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 

1  o  conqucfl  and  a  crown. 
A  fejLle  faii.t 

i  h^ll  win  the  Jay, 
Though  death  and  hell 

Oijifirudts  the  way. 

\^  Should  all  the  hefts  of  death. 

And  jK'A'rs  of  hi.ll  unknown, 
I  III  their  moQ  dreadful  forms 
Of  rao'c  and  mifchi.f  on  ; 
1  IV.  .11  bt  iafe, 

Vv)i  C'--r;y?dirplay3 
F'lp   ricur  pow'r 

y.nd  guaidiaa  grace. 

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Y     M     N     S 

AND 

SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 


COMPOSED    ON    DIVINE     SUBJECTS. 


BOOK 


II. 


I.       LONG     METRE. 

A  Seng  cf    PraJfi  to   GOD. 

iXTATURE,  with   all  her   pow'r  fliall 
IN  fing, 

God  the  Creator,  and  the  Kiug  ; 
Nor  air,  nor  earth,  nor  ikies,  nor  feas, 
Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praife. 

2  [Begin  to  make  his  glories  known, 
Ye  Teraphs  that  fit  near  his  throae  ; 
Tune  your  harps  high,   and    fprcad    the 
To  the  creation's  utrnoft  bound.]    [ibund. 

3  [All  mortal  things  cf  meaner  frame. 
Exert  your  force,  and  own  his  name  ; 
Whilft  with  our  fouls,  and  with  our  voice 
We  fing  his  honors  and  our  joys.]  I 

4  [To  him  be  facred  all  we  have. 
From  the  young  cradle  to  the  grave  : 
Our  lips  f.iall  his  loud  wonders  tell, 
And  ev'ry  word  a  miracle. 

;  [Thefe  Weflcrn  fhorcs,  our  native  land. 
Lie  fafe  in  the  Almighty's  hand  ; 
Our  foes  cf  vid'ry  dream  in  vain, 
And  wear  the  captivating  chain. 

6  [Raife  monumental  praifcs  liigh 

'I  o  him  that  thunders  thrciugli  the  Ilcy, 
And,  with  an  av/ful  nod  or  fi  own, 
Shakes  au  afpiiing  tyrant  down.] 

7  [Pillars  of  li^fcing  brar;  proclaim 
1  he  triumphsof  the  eternal  v.-.xvc  ; 
Vvnilc  trembling  nations  re  ad  fr-^m  far, 
"k  lit  lioiio:  s  of  ihc  God  of  war. 


8  Thus  let  our  flaming  zeal  employ 
Our  loftiefl  thoughts,  and  loudcft  fongs ; 
Let  there  befung  with  warmed  joy 
Hofanna  from  ten  thoufand  tongues. 

9  Yet  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame, 
Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  name  ; 
•The  flrongeffc  notes  that  angels  raife. 

Faint  in  the  worflaip  and  the  praiie. 


II. 


COMMON 
rhe  Death   cf  a 


MILTRE, 
Sinner. 


I  IV /TY  thoughts  on  awful  fubjedls  roll, 
J-T  J.     Damnation  and  the  dead  ; 
A\'^hat  horrors  feize  the  guilty  foul 
Upon  a  dying  bed. 

3  Ling'ring  about  thefe  mortal  lliore*, 
She  makes  a  long  delay, 
'Till, like  h  flv>od  with  rapid  force, 
Beach  fweeps  the  v.retch  away. 

3  Then  fwift  and  dreadful  flie  defccuds 

Down  to  the  fiery  coaft, 

Amongfc  abominable  fiends, 

Htrlclf  a  frighted  ghofl:. 

4  There  cndlefs  crov.-d;  of  Gnners  lie, 

And  Jarknefs  makes  their  chains  : 
Tortur'd  Y/ith  keen  defpfir  they  cry. 
Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 


5   Not  all  ibcir  anguiir.  ar.d  their  b. 
For  ther  old  guilt  at>uns. 
Nor  i;he  compalllon  of  a  God 
Shall  hearken  to  :helr  grcans. 


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HYMNS,     Sec.  Ill,  IV,  V,  vi. 


Book  IL 


6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 
Nor  bid  my  foul  remove, 
Till  I  had  learn'd  my  Saviour's  death. 
And  well  infur'd  his  love  ! 


III.       COMMON    METRE. 

Tie  Death  an  J  Bur'iMl  of  a  Saint. 

l"T"TTHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends? 
VV     Or  fliake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Je/ut  fends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

0,  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 
As  faft  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wifli  the  hours  more  flow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  fhould  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb? 
There  the  dear  flefli  of  »j  lay 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  faints  he  blcfs'd, 

And  foften'd  ev'ry  bed  : 
Where  {hould  the  dying  members  reft, 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arofc,  afcendcd  high, 

And  fliew'd  our  feet  the  way  : 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  ficfli  fliall  fly, 
At  the  great  riling  day. 

6  Then  let  the  laft  loud  trumpet  found, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rife  ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  faints  afcend  the  ficits. 


Thy  vengeance  will  not  ftrike  mc  here, 
Nor  Sa!an  dare  my  foul  invade. 

5  Yes,  I'm  fecure  beneath  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  foes  fliall  lofe  their  aim  ; 
Hofanna  to  my  dying  God, 
And  my  bed  honours  to  his  name. 


IV.       LONG    METRE. 

Salvation  in    the  Crcfs. 

iTTERJE  at  thy  crofs,  my  dying  God, 
XXl  Iny  my  foul  baieath  thy  U;ve, 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jcf^s,  nor  fliall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  fay, 
With  rage  and  li^hlniug  lu  their  tycs, 
Nor  hell  lliiili  fright  my  iicart  away, 
Should  htil  with  all  its  Icgioub  rife. 

3  Should  worlds  confplreto  drivemethence 
Movelefs  and  firm  tliis  hc^rt  fhould  lie  ; 
Ilcfclv'd  (tor  that's  vny  laft  defence) 

It  I  muft  ptrjlli,  there  to  die. 

4  But  fprak,my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear 
Am  1  U'Ji  Ldt  btarath  th\  ihudv  i* 


V.         LONG    METRE. 

Longing  to  fraift  CHRIST  better. 

I T    ORD,  wJien  my  thoughts  with  won- 
X  A  der  roll. 

O'er  the  fl.arp  forrowsof  thy  foul, 
And  read  my  Maker's  broken  laws, 
Repair'd  and  honor 'd  by  the  crofs ; 

a  When  I  behold  death,  hell,  and  fm, 
Vanqi.ifli'd  by  that  dear  blood  of  thine. 
And  fee  the  Man  that  groan'dand  dy'd, 
Sit  glorious  by  his  Father's  lide  : 

3  My  paflions  rife  and  foar  abevc, 

I'm  wing'd  with  faith,  and  £r'd  wiihlove; 
Fain  would  I  reach  eternal  things, 
And  learn  the  notes  that  Go ^r/e/ lings. 

4  But  my  heart  fails,  my  tongue  complains 
For  v,ant  of  their  immoital  ftrains  ; 

And  in  fuch  humble  notes  as  thefe, 
Mull  fall  below  thy  viAories. 

5  Weil,  the  kind  minute  mi.fl  appear, 
Wlica  we  iliall  leave  thcfe  bodies  here  ; 
Thefe  clogs  of  clay,  and  mount  on  high, 
To  join  the  fongs  above  the  iky. 

VI.       COMMON    METRE. 

A  Morning   Song. 

I   /^NCE  mere,  my  foul,  the  rifing  d  ly 
\jf     Scilutcs  tliv  wa!cing  eyes  ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  fliy  tribute  pay 
To  him  thai  rolls  the  Ikies. 

I  Night  unto  flight  his  name  repeats, 
1  he  day  renews  the  found, 
Wide  as  the  heav'n    on  vhich  he  fits 
To  turn  the  feaibns  round. 

3  'Tis  he  fupports  my  mortal  frame. 

My  tongue  Ihall  fpeak  his  pralfe  ; 
My  li:is  would  roufe  his  wrath  to  flame. 
And  y^ri  his  v/rat!i  delays. 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  pow'r  might  tread. 

And  I  could  ne'er  v/ithfland  ; 
Thy  jt:!licc  nilght  h.--ve  cri.ih'd  mc  dead, 
I  juui  ujtfty  held  thiae  h;.ud. 


Book  11. 


H  Y  M  N  S,  ^<c.  vir,  viii,  ix,  x. 


165 


5  Athoufand  wretched  fou^s  are  fled, 

Since  the  laft  letting  fiiu, 
And  yet  thou  length'iief!:  out  my  thread 
And  ytt  my  moments  run.] 

6  Dear  God,  let  all  myhouri  be  thine, 

Whiift  I  enjoy  the  light : 
Then  fliaJI  my  fun  infmilcs  decline, 
And  bring  a  plt:af.int  night. 


VII. 


COMMON    M£.TRE. 


D 


An  Even!ng   Song. 
READ    SovVeign,   let    my 

•:rf.  . 


evcn-.n; 
Like  holy  inccnic  riiC  ;  ['0"J 


4  The  riling  morning  can't  affiire 

That  -we  lliall  end  the  day  ! 
For  death  (lands  ready  at  the  door, 
To  fcize  our  lives  away. 

5  Our  breath  is  forfeited  by  fin 

To  Cod's  revenging  law  ; 
V/e  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King, 
In  cv'ry  gaT;)  we  draw, 

6  God  is  our  fua,  whofe  dallv  light 

Our  joy  r.nd  faftty  brings  ; 
Cur  fctoie  fleili  lies  fafe  at  night 
Beneath  his  fhady  wings. 


A.Tift  the  oT'rings  of  my  tongue, 
To  reach  the  lol  ty  Ikies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  Icill  my  guard, 
And  itili  to  diive  my  v.'ants  away. 
Thy  mercy  flood  prcpar'd. 

3  Perpetual  blclungs  from  above 

Lacompafs  me  around  ; 
But  O  how  few  returns  of  love, 
Hath  my  Creator  found  .•* 

4  Wliat  have  I  done  for  him  that  dy'd 

To  fave  my  wretched  foul  ? 
H,)W  are  my  fellies  muki-ply'd, 
Fafl  as  the  miuutCa  roli  ? 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine 

To  thy  dear  crofs  I  Hue, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  foul  icfign, 
To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afrclli  with  pard'ning  b'ocd 

I  lay  m<-  uov.n  to  rclr, 
As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  oil  my  Savicur's  brcafl:. 


VIII. 


COMMON    MEIRJ. 


A  Hymn  for  I.Torniicr  cr  Evenlncr. 

1  TTOS.\NNA,  with  achcerfiil  found, 
XJL      To  God's  uphclJiug  hand  ; 
Tea  thoufand  fnarcs  attend  us  round. 

And  yet  fecure  wc  ftand. 

2  That  v/as  a  moft  am-'zing  pow'r, 

7  hat  rais'd  us  with  a  word, 
And  ev'ry  day  and  ev'ry   hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

3  The  evening  rcfls  cur  weary  head, 

And  angels  guard  the  room  ; 

We  wake,  and  we  adm're  the  bed 

That  was  not  mad€  our  tomb. 


IX.        COr»LVION    METR^. 

Godly  Fjcro-Jj    ar''f:;ig  from    t\e    Svjf-rings    of 

CH?.15T 

I      A   TAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 
^L\     AvA  did  my  Sov'reign  die  ? 
Would  hf  devote  that  facrcd  head 
For  fuch  a  worm  as  I  ? 

a  [Thy  body  nain,fv.-eet  j'^/J/j,  thine, 

And  b?th'd  in  its  ovn  blood, 

V.'!)i!e  ail  e.vpos'd  to  wrath  divine, 

The  glorious  fulF'rer  floe  d  !] 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  h^X  <lo\-.t 
He  groan 'd  upjin  the  tree  ? 
Amazii-g  pity  !  grace  unknov/a  I 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

'4  Well  might  the  fun  in  dafkncfs  hide, 
I         And  fliut  h's  glories  in, 
I     When  God  the  ujighty  Maker  dy'd 
I         For  man  the  creature's  fia. 

5  1  hus  might  Lhide  my  blufhing  fdce 
j         While  his  dear  crofs  appears, 

liilblvc  my  heart  in  thackfidncrs, 
I         And  melt  mine  eyes  in  tears. 

6  Eut  drops  of  tvars  can  ne'er  repay 
i         1  he  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 

FIt-rc,  I-ord,  1  give  myfelf  away, 
'Tis  all  that  1  can  do. 


X.       COMMON 


METRE. 

J   Joys. 


Parting  luith  cartn 
TV  4"Y  foul  forfakes  her  vain  delight 
ivJL     And  Lids  the  world  farewti  ; 
Eafc  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 
And  mifcf.ievcus  as  hill. 

No  longer  will  i  afk  your  love, 
>7or  feek  your  friend ihip  more  i 

The  happinefs  that  I  approve 
Lies  not  within  your-  pov/'r. 


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HYMNS,    kc,    XI,  xii,  xin,  xiv.       Book  II. 


3  There's  not  liing  round  this  fpacious  earth 

That  fuits  my  large  dcfire  ; 

To  boundlefs  joy  and  folid  mirth 

My  nobler  thoughts  afpire. 

4  [Where  pleafure  rolls  its  living  flood, 

From  fm  and  drofs  refin'd, 
Still  fpringing  from  the  throne  of  God, 
And  lit  to  cheer  the  mind. 

5  Th'  Almighty  Ruler  of  the  fpherc, 

The  glorious  anJ  the  great. 
Brings  his  own  AlHiitTicience  there, 
To  make  our  bliils  complete.] 

6  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  climb  the  heav'nlv  road  •, 
There  fits  my  Saviour  drcft  in  love, 
And  there  my  fmiling  God. 


a  Nofmoaking  fwects,  nor  bleeding  lambs. 
Nor  kid  nor  bullocks  llain  : 
Incenfc  and  fpicc  of  coftly  names 
Would  all  bt  burnt  in  vain. 

8  Aaron  muft  lay  his  mbcs  away. 
His  in  it  re  and  his  vcft, 
Whtn  God  himklf  comes  down  to  be 
The  ofPring  and  the  pritfl. 

5  He  took  our  mortal  flefli  to  fliow 
The  wonders  of  his  love  ; 
For  us  lu  paid  his  life  below, 
And  pj  ays  fur  us  above. 

5   Father,  he  cries,  forgive  their  fins, 
For  I  myJclf  have  dv'd  ; 


i 


And  tl 


he  Hi 


his  op 


en  u  veins 


And  pleads  his  wounded  fide. 

"xiii; 


XI. 


LONG    METRl 
Tkf  fame. 


I J  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away  ; 
A  Away  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
Fahe  as  the  imcuth  deceitful  ii«i, 
And  empty  as  ihj  wiijitling  wind. 

a  Y.jur  ftreams  were  iloatingmc  a  Ijng 
Down  to  the  gu'f  of  bl  ickdcfpair, 
Aiul  wliilft  I  iiftcn'd  tc  your  long. 
Your  ftrearasJiad  e'en  convey 'd  me  there. 


LONG    METRE, 
^he     Crer.tion,    Prrfrrrfation^    /*i^/i./;«., 
Refiorc'.iot.  of  ibis  V/orlJ, 

I  C  1>«G  to  the  Lord  that  bui't  the  A  1 
O   The  Lord  that  rcar'd  tLii  fiatcly 

frame  ; 
l,ct  all  the  nations  found  his  praife, 
And  lands  unknown  repeat  hi*  name. 

^  He  form'd  the  feas,  and  form'd  the  hilli, 
Made  ev'ry  drop  and  cv*iy  duft. 
Nature  and  (ime..  with  all  their  wheels, 
And  put  them  ir-to  motion  f  ifl. 

3  Now  from  his  high  imperial  throne, 
Hs  looks  fur  down  upon  the  fpheres. 
He  bids  the  fl.inin^  orbi  roll  on. 
And  round  he  turns  the  haftv  vcars. 


3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchlefs  gr.-ice, 
That  warn'd  me  t  f  tlsat  dark  abyls  ; 
That  drew  me  from   thofe  treach'rous 
And  bid  me  feek  fuperior  blifs.  [feas,  4  Jli>'»  ^lali  this  moving  engine  laft 

4  Now  to  the  (hining  realms  above 
I  /Irctch  my  hands  and  glance  my  eyes 
O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 


To  bear  me  to  the 


fiii 


upper 

5  There  from  tiie  bofom  of  my  God 
Oceans  of  endlefs  plcalurc  roll  ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  lafl  abode. 
And  drown  the  forrows  of  my  foul. 


XII, 


COMMON    METRE. 


'Till  all  !.Ii  faints  arc  gathered  in, 
Th'.n  for  tiic  trumpet's  dreadful  Llaft 
To  fliake  it  all  to  dull  a2:.;in  ! 


J  Yet  when  the  found  fl.all  tear  the  fliles, 
And  lightning  burn  the  rlobe  below, 
Saints  you  may  lilt  yotir  joyful  eyes, 
There's  a  new  heav'n  and  earth  for  vou. 


XIV.        SHORT 

Zc»./'s  D,>y  :    Or  DJ 


METRE. 
^bt  in  OrdinJncej. 
I   ■^TTf.LCOMEfweet  day  of  reft. 
VV     That  faw  the  Lord  ar 


CHRIST  is  the  Subjiance  of  tbe Lcvitkal  Prirf.-^y^cXzomft  to  this  reviving  brt^fl, 


I  rile  ; 


booJ, 

I  npHE  true  Meffah  now  appears, 
X       The  types  are  all  withdrawn 
So  fly  the  fhadows  and  the  ftars 
Before  the  riling:  dawn. 


Acd  thefc  rejoicing  eyes  ! 
2  The  King  himfclf  comes  near, 
And  fcafts  his  faints  to  day  ; 
Here  we  may  fit  and  \cz  him  here. 
And  k»Te,  and  prail'c,  and  pray. 


Book  II.      HYMN  S,  &:c.  xv,  xvi,  xvir,  xviii. 


167 


3  One  day  amidft  the  place 
Where  ray  dear  God  hath  been, 

Is  fvveeter  than  ten  thoufand  days 
Of  pleafurable  fin. 

4  My  willing  foul  would  Hay 
in  fuch  a  frame  as  this 

And  fit  and  fing  herfeif  away, 
To  cverlafting  blifs. 


XV. 


LONG    METRE, 


*rbe  EiijoyMent  of  CHRIST  :    Oty  Delight  in 
Worfiip. 

iT^AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be!  While  we  pafs  through  this  barren  land ; 


3  While  fuch  a  fcenc  of  facred  joys, 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  and  fouls  employs, 
Here  we  could  fit  and  gaze  away, 

A  long,  and  evcrlalling  day. 

4  Well,  we  (hall  quickly  pafs  the  night, 
To  the  fair  coaft  of  perfe<5l  light ; 
Then  fliall  our  joyful  fenfes  rove 
O'er  the  dear  obje(Sl  of  our  love. 

5[There  fliall  we  drink  full  draughts  of  blife 
And  pluck  new  life  from  hcav'nly  trees  ! 
Yet,  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  beftow 
A  drop  of  hcav'n  on  worms  below. 

6  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  haad. 


gone. 

Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 
Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  fee, 
I  wait  a  vilit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

a  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  defire  : 
Come,  my  dear  'Jefus,  from  above, 
And  feed  my  foul  with  heav'nly  love. 

3  [The  trees  of  life  immortal  fland 

hi  beauteous  rows  ?it  thy  right  hand, 
And  in  fweet  murmurs  by  their  fide 
Rivers  of  blifs  perpetual  glide. 

4  Haflc  then  but  with  a  fmiling  face. 
And  fpread  the  table  of  thy  grace  : 
Bring  down  a  tafic  of  truth  divine, 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  facred  wine.] 

5  Ekfs'd  'Jefus^  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  fweet  thy  entrrtaiuments  are  ! 
Never  did  angeh  vJkc  ybove 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

6  Hail,  great  Lxtra^iuel  all  divine  I 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  iliinc  : 
Thou  brijhteft,  fweeteft,  fiirtft  One, 
That  eyes  have  fecUj  or  angels  known. 


VI. 


LONG     METRE. 
Part  ibi  Sfcot.'d. 


iT    OR 

JL*  Sf 


ihines  through  the  beauties  01   thy 
f-ice, 

And  lights  our  pi'flioi'.s  to  a  flame  ! 
Lord,  now  we  love  ti  y  cliarming  name. 

4  When  I  can  fay.  my  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  feci  tl.y  glcriu-s  dune, 
I  tread  th<?  world  benc.ith  my  feet. 
And  all  the  earth  caiis  good  or  great. 


And  in  thy  temple  let  us  fee 

A  glimpfe  of  love,  a  giimpfe  of  Thee] 


XVII.       COMMON    METRE. 

God's   Eternity. 

1  "O  ISE  my  foul  and  leave  the  ground, 
JlV.  Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad. 
And  roufe  up  ev'ry  tuneful  found 
To  praife  th'  eternal  God. 

a  Long  ere  the  lofty  ikies  were  fpread, 
Jehovah  fili'd  his  throne  ; 
Or  Adam  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
Jehovah  liv'd  alone.  « 

3  His  boundlefs  years  can  ne'er  decreafe, 

But  ftill  maintain  their  prime  ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling  place, 
And  ever  is  his  time. 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow, 

The  prefent  and  the  part. 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  NOW, 
And  fees  our  ages  wafte. 

5  The  lea  and  Iky  muft  perifli  too. 

And  vaft  deftruclion  come  ; 
The  creatures,  look  !  hov,-  old  they  gro^r 
And  wait  their  fiery  doom. 

6  Well,  let  the  fea  flu  ink  all  awav, 

And  flame  molt  down  the  flcits, 
My  God  fliall  live  an  cndlcfs  day, 
When  cid  creation  dies. 


XVIII.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Mhnjlty  of  Avgels. 
iTTIGH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
Xi   The  King  of  glory  fpread?  his  feat, 
And  troops  of  angels  flrtlcli'd  for  flight. 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  icct. 


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HYMN  S,    &c.    XIX,  XX,  xxr.  Book  11. 


2  Gp,  faith  the  Lord,  my  Gabriel,  j-o, 
Saluti  the  yirgns  frvUful  IVomb  : 
Aljle  hafle  ye  cherubs  doivn  hrfo7V, 
Sitj  and  proclaim  the  Sai<ici:r\  come. 


%  \y^^  fliould  my  foolifli  pafTions  rove  ? 
Where  can  li'ch  fwcctncfs  be, 
As  I  have  tafttd  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee.] 

.)  Here  a  bright  fquadron  leaves  tho  flcics,'3  "^^'hen  my  forgetful  foul  renews 


And  thick  around  Eiijha  ftands  ; 

Anon  a  heav'nly  foldicr  flies,  I 

And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter  i  hands. 

4  Thy  winged  troops,  O  God  of  hofts, 
Wait  on  thy  wand'ring  ciiurch  below  ; 
Here  v.'e  arc  failing  to  thy  coafl?. 
Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 

5  Are  they  not  all  thy  fervants,  Lord  ? 
At  thy  command  they  go  and  come  ; 
AViih  cheerful  haile  obey  thy  Avurd, 
And  guard  toy  children  to  thtir  home. 


XI K.       COMMON    METRE. 

Our  Frail  BoMcs,  and  God  our  Prefcrvcr. 

1  T    ET  others  boalt  how  flrong  they  b 
JLj      Nor  death  nor  dnngcr  fear; 
But  we'll  conftfs,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 

W'hat  feeble  things  v/c  arc. 

2  Freda  as  the  n;rafs  our  bodies  flcuid, 

Andilourilh  bright  andgpyj 
A  bldlViii;^  wind  fwceps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grafs  away. 

3  Our  life  ccntv.Ins  a  thoufand  Tprings, 

And  dies  if  one  be  goiic  ;  ' 

Strc-'.nge  !  that  a  hi.rp  of  thoufand  fliiu^s 
Should  iicep  in  tune   fo  icng. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  fjpports  ci:r  frame. 

The  God  tiiat  buiil  us  firfl ; 

Salvation  to  ih'  Almighty  n:unc. 

'I'hat  rear'd  us  frum  the  duft. 

5  [He  fpoke.  and    ftrait   our   hc.irt?  and  ^^7  ^"^'  "'}   Saviour's  brtaft.] 

In  all  their  motions  rofe  ;  [brains ^. 

Let  blood,  laid  he,  flow  rovmd  the  vein 
And  round  the  veins  it  flows. 


The  favour  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  prefumes  1  cannot  Icfe 
The  relifli,  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  paft. 
The  flatt'ring  world  employs 

Seme  fcnfual  bait  to  feizc  ruy  tafte, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  [Trifles  of  nature,  or  of  art, 
With  fair  deceitful  charms, 

bitrude  into  juy  thoughtlcfs  heart, 
Aud  thrufl  me  from  thy  arms. 

6  Then  I  repent  and  vex  my  foul. 
That  I  ihould  k  iive  thee  fc  ; 

Where  will  thofe  wild  aflTcclicns  roll 
That  let  a  Saviour  go  ? 
j  7  [Sin's  promib'd  joys  are  turn'd  to  pain, 
And  1  am  drown' J  in  grief  ! 
But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again. 
He  flies  to  my  relief  ; 

8  Seizing  my  foul  with  fweet  furprife, 
He  draws  with  loving  hands  ; 

Divine  cumpaffion  in  his  eyes, 
And  pardon  in  his  hands.] 

9  [Wretcli  that  1  am,  to  wander  tlms, 
In  chafe  of  falfe  delimit  ! 

Let  me  b^  faflen'd  to  thy  erofs, 
Father  than  lL;re  thy  light.] 

ic[Makc  haftc  rrydayslo  reach  the  goal, 
And  bring  mv  heart  to  reft 
On  ihr  dear  centre  of  my  foul, 


XXI.        LONG    METRE. 
A  Song  of  Pra'ije  /»  GOD  tic  Rcdier.er. 


6  While  we  h'ivc  breath  to  tift  our  tongues, 

Ovr  Maker  we'll  ad.re  ;  ^       ^,    ^.y  ^|,^.  ^^,^  heathens  time  tlK-Ir  four 

H:s  livr.t  moves  our  heavmg  lun.cs         ;     [  ^   ^^  ^;^,.^  ^^^  ,,f  .,^  ^ 

Oi  they  wou.a  breathe  no  more]         |  ^^^  ^j,^  .:...^^.^  ^,^^,^,^  ^,^^^  mo4mytcnguc 

Is  my  Redeemer  a.id  his  love. 


XX.        COMvL 

BaciJtiJingt  and  P.-lurif  : 

vf  our  Lcvc, 


N    MtTRE. 
Or,   tbi  Jn:o,:f^ 


\%  B'.hold  a  God  defends  and  dies, 


To  lave  my  foul  from  gap'i'^.;  hell  ; 

W,,,,  .           ,        ^  r    f     f           u  How  llie  black  culph  v.  here  O'./?-:  lies, 

HV  IS  mv  heart  fo  fir  from  thee,  ,,        ,,              .t*    ^^       ,       .rui 

«,     ^'   ,             I  •  f  J  •,•  ;  .  i  \awnM  to  receive  me  when  I  fell ! 

My  God:  my  chijf  de:iy;nt  *  j 

.  Why  are  my  lhou>»ht3  no  more  by  day  l^  How  jufticefrown'd  and  vengeance  ftyod. 

With  thee  no  more  by  liiglit  ?  j  To  d:ivc  hk^  down  to  enulcfs  pain  ! 


Book  II.    HYMNS,  &c.  xxii,  xxiii,  xxiVj'xxv, 


169 


But  the  grrat  Son  propos'd  his  blood, 
And  heav'niy  wrath  grew  mild  again. 

4  Infinite  lover,  gracious  Lord, 
To  thee  be  endlefs  honours  giv'n  ; 
Thy  wond'rous  name  fliall  be  ador'd 
Round  the  wide  earth  and  wider  heav'n. 


XXII.       LONG    METRE. 

Ifii/j  GOD  is  f err: tie  Maje/iy. 

iT^ERRIBLE  God  that  reign'ft  en  high 
X     How  awful  is  thy  thund'ring  hand 
Thy  fiery  bolts  hew  fierce  they  fly, 
Nor  can  all  earth  or  hell  withltand. 

a  This  the  old  rebel  angels  knew, 
And  Hatan  fell  beneath  thy  frown  : 
Thine  arrows  Uruck  the  traitor  through, 
And  weighty  vengeance  funk  him  down. 

2  This  Sodom  felt  and  feels  it  ftiil, 
And  roars  beneath  th'  eternal  load  : 
I'f^ith  endlefs  burnings  rvko  c.7k  due/l, 
Or  bear  the  fury  cf  a  Gid  ? 

4 Tremble  ye  finners  and  fubniit. 
Throw  down  your  arms  before  his  thronC; 
Bend  your  heads  low  beneath  his  feet. 


5  O  what  amazing  joys  they  feci, 
While  to  their  golden  harps  they  Cug, 
And  fit  on  ev'ry  heav'niy  hill. 

And  fpread  the  triumphs  of  their  King  ! 

6  When  fhall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
That  I  fhall  mount  to  dwell  above. 
And  iland  and  bow  amongft  'em  there. 
And  view  thy  face,  and  fing,  and  love  ? 


XXIV.       LONG    METRE. 

^he  E'vil  ef  Sin  vifihle  in  the  Fall  of  An^elt 
and  Men. 

iTTTHEN  the  great  Builder  arch'd  the 
VV  (kies, 

And  form'd  all  nature  with  a  word. 
The  joyful  cherubs  t'.ni'd    his  prajfe. 
And  ev'ry  bending  throne  advir'd. 

^  High  in  the  mitlft  of  all  the  throng 
S.'tan,  a  tnll  archangel,  fat, 
Amongft  the  morning  (birs  he  fung, 
'I'ill  fin  de^lroy'd  hialieav'nly  ftate. 

3['Twas  fin  that  hurl'dh-m  fro:rthis  throne, 
Grov'iino  \i\  fire  the  rebel  'ic-  : 


Or  his  ftrung  hand  fliall  crulli  you  down     Hotv  art  thou  funi  in  dr.rhtefs  dov 


'5  And  ye  blefs'd  faints  that  love  him  too, 
With  rev'rence  bow  before  his  name ; 
Thus  all  the  heav'niy  ferv?.nts  do  : 
God  is  a  bright  and  burning  flame. 


XXIII.       LONG    METRF. 

Tie  Sight  cf  GO  H  and  CHRIST  in  Heaven. 

iTNESCEND   from    heav'n,  immortal 
JLJ  Dove, 

Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings. 
And  m.ouBt  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  r^ach  of  thefe  inferiour  things  ; 

2.  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  fky, 
Up  where  ettrnr.1  ages  roll, 
Where  folid  pleafures  never  die. 
And  fruits  immortal  feaft  the  foul. 

3  O  for  a  u^hty  a  pleafant  fight 
Of  our  Almighty  Father's  throne  ! 
Tiicre  firs  our  Saviour  crown'd  with  light. 
C  iith'din  a  body  Jike  cur  own. 

4 /Adoring  faints  around  him  ftand. 
And  thrones  and  pow'rs  before  him  fall  ; 
I'he  God  ihines  gracious  through  the  man. 
Acd  iheds  fweet  <:lorics  on  them  Al. 


Son  nf  the  morningy  from  the  Jii 

4  And  thus  cur  tv.'o  firfi:  parents  flood, 
'  i  il!  fin  defil'd  the  I'.appv  place  ; 
They  left  their  garden  and  their  God, 
And  ruin'd  all  their  unborn  race  :] 

5  [So  fprung  the  phi^rue  from  Adcm\hov.'trt 
And  fpread  dcftrucition  all  abroad  ; 

Sin,  the  curs'd  name  !  that  in  one  hour, 
Spoil'd  fix  days  labour  of  a  God.] 

6  Tremble,  my  foul,  and  mourn  for  grief. 
That  fuch  a  foe  fliould  iei/.e  thy  breaft  ; 
Fly  to  t]>.y  Lord  for  quick  relief; 

Oil  !  may  he  flay  this  treach'rovs  gucft. 

7  Then  to  thy  throne,  viilorious  King, 
Then  to  thy  throne  our  fnouts  fliall  rife. 
Thine  everlaftin?  arm  we  fing, 

For  fin,  the  monftc r,  bleeds  and  dies. 


XXV.        CO'viMON     rJETRE. 
Cc.'.plaintHg  cf  f^iriiucl  Sioih. 

I   "jV./TY  drowfy  pov.'rs  why  flcep  ycfo 
IVX     Awake  my  Huggifh  fou!  !  ' 
NothiijCT  has  half  thy  work  to  do. 
Vet  nc thing's  half  fo  duU. 


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%  The  little  ant»  for  one  poor  grain 
Labour,  and  tug,  and  ftrivc  : 
Yet  we  who  have  a  heav'n  t'  obtain, 
How  negHgeut  we  litre ! 

3  We,  for  whofe  fake  all  nature  ftands 

And  ftars  their  courfca  move, 
We,  for  whofe  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above. 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  cantcdown, 

And  labour'd  for  our  good  : 
How  carclefs  to  fecure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 

5  Lord,  (hall  we  lie  fo  flugglifli  ftUI, 

And  never  adl  our  parts  ! 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heav'nly  hill, 
And  fit,' and  warm  our  hearts. 

6  Then  fliall  our  acflive  fpirits  more, 

Upward  our  fouls  lliall  fife  : 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  ©f  love, 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 


XXVL       LO\G    METRE. 

GOD   itfjijtble. 

iT    ORD,  wewereblind.we  mortals  blind 
JLi    \\^  lau't  behold  thy  bright  abode  ; 
O  'ti>  beyond  a  creature  mincl, 
To  glance  a  thou;^ht  half  way  to  God. 

1 1nfinite  leagues  beyond  the  Iky, 
The  great  Eternal  reigns  alone, 
Where  neither  wings  nor  fouls  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  the  toplcfs  throne. 

3  The  Lord  of  glory  builds  his  feat 
Of  gems  incompar.-ibly  bright, 
And  lays  beneath  his  facred  feet 
£ubftantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 

4  Yet.  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 
Look  through  a:id  cheer  us  from  above 
Beyond  our  praifc  thy  grandoiir  flies. 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  v.e  love. 

XXVII.       LONG    METRE. 

Praife  ye  him  all  his  A  gelt.      Pfal.  cxlviii.  1 

i/^OD  the  eternal,  awful  name, 
V-T  That  thf:  whole  heav'nly  army  fears 
That  fliakes  the  wide  creation's  frame, 
And  Sata/i  trembles  when  he  hears. 

a  Like  flames  of  fire  his  fervants  arc, 
And  light  furrounds  his  dwcilir.g  place ; 


But,  O  yc  fiery  flames,  declare 
The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 

3  'Tis  not  for  fuch  poor  worms  as  wc 
To  fpeak  fo  infinite  a  thing; 

But  your  immortal  eyes  furvey 
The  beauties  of  your  fov'reign  King. 

4  Tell  how  he  (hews  his  fmiling  face, 
And  clothes  all  heav'n  in  bright  array  ; 
Triumph  and  joy  run  through  the  place , 
And  fongs  eternal  as  the  day. 

5  Speak,  for  you  feel  his  burning  love, 
What  zeal  it  fpreads  thro'  all  your  frame  ; 
That  facred  fire  dwells  all  above, 

For  we  on  earth  have  lofl  the  name. 

6  [Sing  of  hii  pow'r  and  jufb'ce  too. 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his. 
That  vanquifli'd  Satan  and  his  crew. 
And  thunder  drove  them  down  from  blifs.] 

7  [What  mighty  ftorms  of  poifon'd  darts 
Were  hurl'd  upon  the  rebels  there  ! 
What  deadly  jav'Iins  nail'd  their  hearts 
Faft  to  the  racks  of  long  defpair  !] 

8  Shout  to  your  King,  you  heav'nly  hoft, 
You  that  behold  the  finking  foe  ; 
Firmly  ye  flood  when  they  were  loft ; 
Praife  the  rich  grace  that  kept  ye  fo. 

9  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  fkies 
Let  ev'ry  diftaut  nation  hear : 

And  while  you  found  his  lofty  praife, 
Let  humble  mortals  bow  and  fear. 


XXVIII.       COMMON    METRE. 
Death  and  Eternity. 

1  QTOOP  dov/n,  my  tho'ts,  that  us'd  to 
O  Convcrfe  a  wJiilc  with  death  ;  [rife, 
Think  how  a  gafping  mortal  lies, 

Aid  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quiv'ringllp  hangs  feeble  down. 

His  pulfe  is  faint  and  few, 
Then  fpeechlefe,  with  a  doleful  groan. 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 

3  But,  oh  the  foul  that  never  dies  ! 

At  once  It  leaves  t'^e  clay  .' 
Ye  thoughts,  purfue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wond'rous  way. 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  ir.ounts  triumpi.ant  there, 
Or  devils  plunge  it  dt^wn  to  hell, 
lu  infinite  dtfpair. 


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5  And  muft  my  body  faint  and  die  ? 

And  muft  this  foul  remove  ? 
Oh,  for  fome  guardian  angel  nigh 
To  bear  it  fafe  above. 

6  Jefnt^  to  thy  dear  faitliful  hand. 

My  naked  foul  I  truft  ; 
And  my  flefli  waits  for  thy  command, 
To  drop  into  my  duft. 


XXIX.       COMMON    METRE, 
Redemtton  by  Price  and  Poiver. 

I    JESUS,  with  all  thy  faints  above, 
J      My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
"Would  found  aloud  thy  faving  love, 
And  fing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

1  Blefs'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dcareft  Lord, 
Who  bought  tnc  with  his  blood, 
And  quench 'd  his  Father's  (laming  fword 
in  his  own  vital  fiood. 

3  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  foul 

From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
Andfcntthe  lioji  down  to  KomI, 
Where  hell  and  hurrour  rclgiis. 

4  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lr-irr.b, 

And  never  ceaung  praifc, 
V/liile  angeh  live  to  know  his  name. 
Or  faints  to  feel  his  grace. 


XXX.       SHORT    METRE. 
Heavenly  "Joy  on  Earth. 

I  [dT^OME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
V>*  And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  fong  with  fwtct  accord, 
And  thus  furround  the  throne. 

a  The  forrows  of  the  mind 
Ee  banjfli'd  from  the  place  ! 
Religion  never  was  defign'd 

To  make  our  pleafures  Icfs.] 

3  Let  ihofe  rcfufe  to  f:ag, 
That  never  knew  our  God, 

But  favr'ites  of  the  heav'nly  King 
May  Iptak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  [The  God  that  rules  on  high, 
And  thunders  when  he  pltafc, 

Tliat  rides  upon  the  ftormy  licy, 
And  manages  the  feas.] 

5  This  awful  God  is  ours. 
Our  Father  and  our  love, 

He  fhallfend  down  hisheavVJy  powVs 
To  carry  u&  aboye. 


6  There  we  fliall  fee  his  face, 
And  never,  never  fin  ; 

There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  cndlefs  pleafurts  in. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rife 
To  that  immortal  ftate. 

The  thoughts  of  fuch  amazing  bllfa 
Should  condant  joys  create. 

8  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below, 

Geleftial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 

From  faith  and  hope  may  grow.] 

9  [The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thoufand  facrcd  fwccts. 

Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields. 

Or  walk  the  golden  Itreets. 

10  Then  let  our  fongs  abound 
And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  ; 

We're  marching  thro'  Imf>r(}r.ueV%  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 


XXXI.       LONG    METRE. 
Christ's  Prefnce  viahes  Death  cafy. 

iTTTHY  fhould  we  ftart,  and  fear  to  die* 
VV     Vv'hat  tim'rous  worms  we  niortali 
Death  is  the  gate  of  cudkis  joy,     [^rc  ? 
And  yet  wc  dread  to  enter  there. 

a  The  pains,  the  groans,  ami  dying  ftrifc 
Fright  our  approaching  foi.ls  away  ; 
Still  we  flirink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prifon  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh  \  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet. 
My  foul  iliould  ftretch  her  wings  in  haflc^ 
Fly  fearlefs  through  death's  iron  gate. 
Nor  feel  the  terrours  as  flie  pafs'd. 

4  'Jcfu%  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  foft  as  downy  pillows  arc. 
While  on  his  breafl  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  fwectly  Lherc» 


XXXII.       COMMON    METRE, 
Frailty  and  FMy. 

I  TTOW  fhort  and  hafty  is  our  life ; 
JL  JL     How  vaft  our  fculs  affairs  ! 
Yet  fenfelefs  mortals  vainly  drive 
Tolavifh  out  their  years. 

J  Our  days  run  thoughtlcfsly  alcng> 
Without  a  moment's  flay; 
Juft  like  a  ftory  or  a  fong 
Wc  paf«  our  lives  away. 


172     HYMN  S,  &c.  xxxiir,  xxxiv,  xxxv,  xxxvx.  Book  II. 

XXXIV.       COMMOU    METRE. 


J  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home  ! 

But  wc  march  heedlcfs  on, 

And  ever  haft'ning  to  the  tomb, 

StODp  do'Aiiwards  as  wc  run. 


Breatbing  after  the  Holy  Spirit  :    Or^  Fervency 
I  c/"  Devotion  defired. 

A  How  we  defcrve  the  deepeft  hell  ^    P^^'i:I^^"^)y,SP»'■^^'  l;eav'nly.  Dov<», 

That  night  the  jovs  above  !  [feel      >r^^,  ^  'V"  ^'^  '^Y  *1"'^^,  "'"^  P^^^'  ''' 

\7hat  chains   of  vengeance   (l.ould  we      ^^^^^  ^^'T,°u  ^^"'■^^'°^'*= 

In  thefe  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


That  break  fuch  cords  of  love  ? 

5  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  fov'reion  grace, 

And  lift  onr  thoughts  on  high. 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  fee  falvation  nish. 


XXXIII.       COMMON    METRE. 
7l>e  blfjfed  Society  in  Heaven. 


1  Look,  how  we  grovtl  here  below, 
Fond  of  thefc  trifling  toys  : 
Our  fouls  can  neither  Hy  nor  go 
,  'I'o  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  fongs, 

In  vain  we  Arive  to  rjie, 
Hofannai*  languifli  on  our  tongues. 

And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  I^ord  !  and  fliall  we  ever  lie 


\  ^^S  ''^^^  "^l  ^^^^'  H  VP  T^  '"'''  At  thi^  poor  dying  rate  } 

V     Througnevryheavnlyftreet      ,  Our  love  fo  faint,  lo  cold  to  thee, 

nd  fay.  1  htrc  s  nou;^ht  below  the  lua  ^^^  ^j^;,^^  ^^  ^^  ^^            p 

rhut  s  wci  thv  of  thv  feet.  ** 


And 


a  [Thus  will  wc  mount  on  facrcd  wings 
And  iread  the  courts  above  : 
Nor  earth,  nor  all  her  mighticft  things, 
Shall  tempt  our  mcancik  love.] 

3  There  on  a  high  majcftlck  throne 

''\\\  Almigaty  Father  reigns, 
And  fl;cd>  his  glorious  goodnefs  down 
On  all  the  blifsful  plains. 

4  Bright,  like  the  fun,  the  Saviour  fits 

And  fprcads  eternal  noon  ; 
No  ev  nings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights, 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

5  Amidftthofe  ever-{hining  fkies 

Bt  hold  the  facrcd  Dove, 
While  baniHi'd  hu  and  forrow  flics 
From  ail  the  realms  of  love. 

6  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

Ci  i.id  beading  round  the  tl. rt)ue  ; 
And  l.iints  and  Icraphs  fing  ai.d  praife 
The  infinite  Threc-Oiic. 

7  [Eut,  oh,  what  beams  of  heav'nly  grace 

'i'ranfport  them  all  tiic  while  ! 
Ten  thoufand  firiiies  from  'jffus'  face, 
And  love  in  ev'ry  fmiic  ! 

8  'Ji'fi'St  and  when  fliall  that  deir  day, 

Th-Jt  joyful  iiour  appc;ir, 
Wiieu  I  Ihal!  leave  this  houfe  of  clay, 

id  dv, ;11  umur.-R  era  thvic.'' 


5  Come,  Holv  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
V.'ith  all  thy  quick'ning  powVs, 
Come,  llitd  abroad  a  Saviour'*  love, 
And  tluit  fiiall  kindle  ouii. 


XXXV.       COMMON    METRE. 
Fraiji  to  con  for  Creation  and  RiJembt'ton, 

I    T    ET  them  ncglccft  thy  glovy,  Lord, 
A-J     V/ho  never  knew  thy  ^vzcc  ; 
But  our  loud  fong  fli?.!l  Uil!  r;;cord 
The  wondera  of  tljy  praiTe. 

a  Weraife  our  fhouts,  O  God,  to  thee, 
And  fend  them  to  ihy  throne  ; 
All  glory  to  the  uni:cd  Three, 
The  undivided  One. 

3  'Tw.is  he  (and  wc'il  adore  hij  uamc) 

That  form'd  U£  by  a  word  ; 
'Tis  he  rcilorcs  our  ruin'd  frame  : 
SaivatioQ  to  the  Lord  I 

4  ilpfanna  !  let  the  earth  and  /^lics 

Repeat  the  juNful  loiuij  ; 
F.ock':,  Iiilli,  .uiu  vaks  rcilcifk  the  voice 
In  one  ci;«.rn*l  rour;d. 


XXXVI.        SHORT    METRF. 

C  li  n  I S  r  's    //.  if rcrfftn. 

I    "^TTEi-L,  the  Retlcerotr'a  gone 
VV       'I 'appear  b..fore  your  Or  d, 
Fo  Cpri;iklc.o\-r  the  flaming  thrv/iic 


With  li 


U'\i\ 


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4  No  fiery  Tcngcance  now, 

No  burning  wr:kth  comes  down ; 
If  juflice  calls  for  finnets  blood, 
The  Saviour  fliews  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 
Our  humble  fuit  he  moves  ; 

The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 

And  looks,  and  fmiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now,  may  our  joyful  tongues 
Our  Maker's  honours  fing ; 

Jt/uiy  the  prieft,  receives  our  fongs, 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  [We  bow  before  his  face, 
And  found  his  glories  high, 

•*  Hofanna  to  the  God  of  grace. 
That  lays  his  thunder  by.] 

d  On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 
And  triumphs  all  above  :" 
But,  Lord,  how  weak  our,mortal  ftrains 
To  fpeak  immortal  love  ! 

7  [How  jarring  and  how  low 
Are  all  the  notes  we  fing  ! 
Sweet  Saviour  tunc  our  fongs  anew. 
And  they  fliall  pleafe  the  King.] 


XXXVII.       COMMON     METRE. 

7be  fame. 

I   T    IFT  up  your  eyes  to  th'  hcav'nlyfeat 
JLi     Where  your  Redeemer  ftays  ; 
Kind  interceflbur,  there  he  fits. 
And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 

a  'Twas  well,  my  foul,  he  dy'd  for  thee, 
And  flied  his  vital  blood, 
Appeas'd  ilcrn  jufticc  on  the  tree, 
And  then  arolc  to  God. 

3  Petitions  now  ar.d  praife  may  rife, 

Awd.  faints  their  ofFrings  orijig, 
The  pncR  with  his  own  iacrificc 
Frcfcnts  them  to  the  King. 

4  [LetPapiftstri-ri  v/hat  names  they  pleafe. 

Their  faJnls  and  angtb  boaft  ; 

We've  no  fucli  r.dvociites  as  thefc, 

l^^x  pray  to  th'  heav'xily  hoft.] 

5  'jcfii  alone  fliall  bear  my  cries 

Up  to  i-is  Father's  t!:rone: 
He.  d^arcfl  i-ord,  pcrfunus  my  fighs, 
AT.d  r-.vtctcns  cv'ry  groan. 


6  [Ten  thoufand  praifes  to  the  King, 
Hofanna  in  the  ligbiji ; 
Ten  thoufand  thanks  our  fpirits  bring 
To  God,  and  to  his  Cbriji.'i 


XXXVIII.      COMMON    METRE. 
Love  to  GOD. 

I  T  TAFFY  the  heart  where  gracesreign, 
XX     Where  love  infpircs  the  breaft ; 
Love  is  the  brighteft  of  the  train, 
^nd  ftrengthcns  all  the  reft. 

%  Knowledge,  alas  !  'tis  all  in  vain, 
^nd  all  in  vain  cur  fear ; 
Our  ftubborn  fins  will  fight  and  reign. 
If  love  be  abfent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  fwift  obedience  move  ; 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too, 
But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  Jives  and  fings. 
When  faith  and  hope  fliall  ceafe  ; 

Tis  this  fliall  ftrike  our  joyful  ftrings 
In  the  fweet  realms  of  blife. 

5  Before  we  quite  forfake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  fee  our  fmiling  God. 


P  a 


XXXIX.         COMMON     METRE, 
The  Shortnefs  and  Mlfry  of  Life. 

1  /^UR  days,  alas !  our  mortal  day* 
V^  Ai^  fliort,  and  wretched  too  , 
Evil  and  f LIU,  the  patriarch  fays, 

^nd  well  the  patriarch  knev,'. 

2  *7  is  but  at  beft  a  narrow  bound 

That  hcav'n  allows  to  men, 
AnA  pp.ins  and  fins  run  thro'  the  rcund' 
Of  threefcorc  years  and  ten.^ 

3  Well,  if  yc  muft  be  fad  and  few^ 

Run  on  my  days  in  hade  ; 
Moments  ot  lln  and  months  of  woe, 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  faft. 

4  Let  hea''raly  love  prepare  my  foul, 

AvA  cai!  her  to  the  ikies, 
Where  years  of  long  falvatloa  roll, 
>^nd  glory  nevtr  dies. 


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XL.       COMMON    METRE. 

Our  Cuirjort  in  the  Covenant  maJe  ivitb 
CURIsr. 
1  /^UR  God,  how  iirm  hispromife  ftands, 
\^      P'v'n  when  he  hides  his  face  ! 
He  trufts,  in  our  Redeemer's  hands, 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

^   Then  why,  my  fouJ,  thefe  fad  complaints. 
Since  Chrift  and  we  are  one  ? 
I'hy  God  ib  faithful  to  liis  faints, 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son* 

3  Beneath  his  Hniles  my  heart  has  liv'd, 
And  pirt  of  heav'ii  ^toiTcf&'d  ; 
I  praife  his  name  for  grace  recciv'd, 
And  triift  him  for  the  reft. 


XLI.       LONG    METRE. 
A  Sight  of  Cod  mortijies  us  to  the  fVerld. 

i[T  TP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 
LJ    .^'nd  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  ieep  out  and  fly 
But  fin  hangs  heavy  on  my  foul. 

a  Thy  wond'rous  blood,  dear  dying  drift 
Can  make  this  world  of  guilt  remove  ; 
-<^nd  thou  can'fl  bear  me  where  thou  fly'ft, 
On  thy  kind  win^s,  ccleflial  Dove. 

3  O  might  I  once  mount  up  and  fee 
The  glories  of  th'  eternal  fkies, 

\Vhat  little  things  thefe  worlds  would  be 
How  dtfincabie  to  my  eyes  ?] 

4  Had  I  a  f^Unce  of  thee,  my  God, 
Kinf:dom3  and  men  would  vanifh  foon  ; 
Vanifli,  as  though  I  faw  them  not, 

As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  neon. 

5  Then  they  m^ght  6^ht,ai.d  rage,andravc, 
I  fliould  perceive  the  i:oifc  no  more 
Than  ^vt  can  hear  a  fliaking  leaf 
While  rat til:-.^  thunders  round  us  roar. 

6  Great  y^ll  in  yfll,  eternal  King, 
jCt  me  but  view  thy  loxrcly  face* 

{id  all  my  lOw'iS  iLhU  bow  and  fin^, 
'Viuw^.  jndlcis  grand-.ur  ar.d  thy  giace. 


The  fwallow  near  thy  temple  lies, 
Aaf\  chirpi  a  cheerful  note  ; 

The  l^rk  mounts  upwards  tow'rd   the 
Ar\il  tUDcs  her  warbUng  throat,  [ikies, 

And  wc,  when  in  thy  ^refcnce,  Lord, 
VVc  (hout  with  joyful  tongues ; 

Or  fitting  round  our  Father's  boardl, 
W'c  crown  the  feaft  with  fongs. 

4  While  7c/"-' ^"""^^'^^q*iick*ninggr*cc, 

We  fing  and  mount  on  high  ; 
But  if  a  frown  becloud  his  face. 
We  faint  and  tire  and  die. 

5  Juft  as  wc  fee  the  loncfomedovc 

Bemoan  her  widow'd  llate, 
Wand'ringfhe  flies  through  all  the  grove. 
And  mourns  her  loving  mate. 

6  Juft  fo  our  thoughts  from  thing  to  thing 
In  reftlefs  circles  rove  ; 

Juft  fo  we  droop  and  hang  the  wing 
When  jfus  hides  his  love. 


XLIIL       LONG    METRE. 
Christ's   Sufferings  and  Glory. 

i"\TOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praifc 
JL^    1  o  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  ! 
y^wake,my  voice,  in  heav'nly  lays. 
Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sing,  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light. 
And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above ; 
How  fwift  and  joyful  was  his  flight 
On  wings  of  evcrlafting  love. 

3  [Down  to  this  bafc,  this  finful  earth, 
tie  came  to  raife  our  nature  high  ; 
He  came  t'  alone  almighty  wrath  ; 
j'fi.s  the  God  was  born  to  die.] 

5  [KcU  and  its  lions  roar'd  around. 
His  precious  blood  the  monfters  fpilt ; 
While  wei|:hfy  furrows  prcfs'd  him  down, 
Large  as  the  loads  of  all  Our  guilt.] 

4  Deep  in  the  fliades  of  j.-loomy  death 
Th'  almighty  captive  pris'ner  lay  ; 


•M 


roMMON    MLTAE. 
D^'iplt  in  God. 

Y  G<'«d,  what  endl-fsplcafu-cs  dwell 
.^h  ;vc  at  thy  ri^.hi  hand  1 
I'he  coui\i  below,  how  a-uiih!e. 
Where  all  ihy  i,rjci.s  ;laiid  ! 


'Ih'  almi^hiy  captive  left  ll 


arth. 


6  Lift  up  your  cyts,  )  c  foes  of  light, 
Up  to  l.io  throne  of  fliining  grace  ; 
See  what:  iinmorla!  glories  lit 
Round  iht  fwect  be.iulies  of  his  face. 

7  y^i-.iono*c  a  tl-.oufand  harps  and  fongs 
Jfis  the  God  cx.iUtd  n  igns, 

ll'ii  facrcd  name  5i!r.  all  liicir  toupies, 
And  cci:j,-  through  tiiC  iiciv'iily  plains  I 


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XLIV.       LONG    METRE. 
Hell :    Or  the  Vengear.ce  of  GOD. 
iTTTITH  holy  fear  and  humble  fong, 
VV    The  dreadful  God  our  fouls  adore, 
Rcv'rcnce  and  awe  becomes  the  tongue 
That  fpeaks  the  terrours  of  his  pow'r. 

2  Far  in  the  deep  where  darknefs  dwells, 
The  land  of  horrour  and  defpair, 
Juftice  has  buUt  a  difmal  hell, 

And  laid  her  (lores  of  vengeance  there. 

3  (Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks  and  fi'ry  coals, 
And  darts  t'  iufli<a  immortal  pains, 
Dy'd  in  the  blood  of  damned  fouls. 

4  There  Satan  the  firft  finner  lies. 
And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands  ; 
In  vain  the  rebel  ftrives  to  rife, 
Crufh'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thy  hands.) 

5  There  guilty  ghofts  of  Adam%  race 
Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneatU  the  rod  ; 
Once  they  could  fcorn  a  Saviour's  grace. 
But  they  mcens'd  a  dreadful  God. 

6  Tremble,  my  foul,  and  kifs  the  Son ; 
Sinner,  obey  thy  Saviour's  call ; 
£lfe  your  damnation  haftens  on. 
And  hell  gapes  v/ide  to  wait  your  fall. 


XLV.       LONG    METRE. 
god's  Condcfcenjton  to  our  Worfo'f. 

1^  I  'HY  favours,  Lord,  furprize  our  fouls 

i     Will  the  eternal  dwell  with  us  ? 
What  canft  thou  find  beneath  the  poles. 
To  tempt  thy  chariot  downward  thus  ? 

2  Still  might  he  fill  his  flarry  throne. 
And  pleafe  his  ears  v/ith  Gabriefs  fongs  ; 
But  heav'nly  Majefty  comes  down, 
And  bows  to  hearken  to  our  tongues. 

3  Great  God  I  what  poor  retur;is  we  pay 
Tor  love  io  infinite  as  thine  : 

Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay,i 
But  thy  compafiicn's  all  divine. 


His  goodnefs,  how  amazing  great  T 
And  what  a  condefccnding  God !) 

3  (God  that  mufl  floop  to  view  the  flues. 
And  bow  to  fee  what  angels  do, 
Down  to  the  earth  he  cafts  his  eyes, 
And  bends  his  footfteps  downwards  too.) 

4  He  over-rules  all  mortal  things. 
And  manages  our  mean  affairs ; 
On  humble  fouls  the  King  of  kings 
Beftows  his  counfels  and  his  cares. 

5  Our  forrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bolom  of  our  God  ; 

He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour. 
And  helps  to  bear  the  heavy  load. 

6  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try 
Such  condcfcenfion  to  perform  ; 

For  worms  were  never  rais'd  fo  high, 
Above  their  meaneft  fellow-worm. 

7  Oh  I  could  our  thankful  hearts  devife 
A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 

Te  the  third  heav'n  our  fongs  fhould  rife. 
And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praife.  " 


XL  VI.       LONG    METRE. 
god's  Condcj^erfiOn  ti  Human  A^air:^ 

P  to  the  Lord  thjit  reij^ns  on  high, 
cw^  the  nations  frcm  afar, 


iTTPto  th< 
U    And  V 


And  tell  how  large  liio  bounties  are. 
;,  (He  that  can  fl-.ake  the  worlds  hemi^de. 
Or  v.ith  his  word  or  v.  it -i  .Ms  rod. 


XLVII.       LONG    METRE. 
Glory  and  Grace  in  the  Ferfon  of  CHIilST. 
I'VrOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  fong  ! 
-LM    Awake,  my  foul ;  awake,  my  tongue  j 
Hofanna  to  th'  eternal  name, 
And  all  his  boundlefs  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  fhines  in  fejus"  face. 
The  brightefl  image  of  his  grace  ; 
God,  in  the  perfon  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiefl  works  outdone. 

3  The  fpacious  earth,  and  fpreading  flood. 
Proclaim  the  wife,  the  pow'rful  God, 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 

Sparkle  in  ev'ry  rolling  ftar  : 

4  But  in  his  locks  a  glory  ftands. 
The  nt>blcft  labour  of  thine  hai;ds  : 
The  plcafing  luftre  of  his  eyes 
Outfliines  the  wonders  of  the  fkics. 

5  Gr.ice  !  'lis  a  fweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thcughts  rejoice  at  f  fits'  niime  ! 
Ye  ange!s  dwell  upon  the  found  ; 

Ye  heav'ns  rcflctii  it  to  the  ground  ! 

6  Oh,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Wh.cre  he  unveils  his  lovely  fact- ! 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
Aad  ^~-^  his  name  to  harps  of  geld ! 


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XLVIII.       COMMON    METRE. 

Leve  to  the  Creatures  is  dangerous. 

I  TTQW  vain  are  all  things  here  belovr 
JLJL     How  falfe,  and  yet  how  fair  ! 
Each  pleafure  hath  its  poifon  too ; 
And  ev'ry  fwcet  a  Inare. 

a  The  brlghteft  things  below  the  iky 
Give  but  a  flatt'ring  light ; 
We  fhould  fufpcta  fome  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  poffefs  delight. 

3  Our  dearcft  joys,  and  neareft  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood. 
How  they  divide  our  wav'ring  minds. 
And  leave  but  half  for  God  ! 

4  The  fondnefs  of  a  creature's  love 

How  ftrong  it  ftrikes  the  fenfe  ? 
Thither  the  warm  afFe<flions  move, 

Nor  can  we  call  'em  thence. 
J  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  foul's  eternal  food  ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 

From  all  created  good. 


My  fpirits  ftnk,  my  comforts  die. 
And  all  the  fprijigs  of  life  arc  down. 

3  Yet  why,  my  foul,  why  thefe  complaintt? 
Still  while  he  frowns  his  bowels  move  ; 
Still  on  his  heart  he  bears  his  faints. 
And  feels  their  forrows,  and  his  love. 

4  My  name  is  printed  on  his  brcaA  ; 
His  book  of  life  contains  my  name, 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  imprefs'd. 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

5  When  the  laft  fire  burns  all  things  here, 
Thofc  letters  fhall  fecurely  ftaud. 

And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear, 
Writ  by  th'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  (hall  ray  minutes  fmoothly  run, 
Whilft  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will ; 
My  riling  and  my  fctting  fun 

Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 


XLIX.        COMMON    METRE. 
Mofes  Dying  in  the  Embraces  of  COD. 

I  yx  EATH  cannot  make  our  foul*  afraid 
XJ     If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 


LI.       LONG    METRE. 

God  the  Son  equal  tvitb  the  Father, 

I  T>  RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God  ! 
XJ   Our  fpirits  bow  before  thy  feat : 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought. 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

j2[Thy   pow'r  hath   form'd,   thy  wifdom 


We  may  walk  through  thedarkeft  fliadej  All  nature  with  a  fov'rdgn  word :  [fway. 
And  never  yield  to  fear.  And  the  bright  world  of  ftars  obeys 

could  renounce  my  all  below, 


If  my  Creator  bid ; 
And  run,  if  I  were  call'd  to  go, 
And  die  as  Alafes  did. 

3  Might  1  but  climb  to  Fijyah's  top, 

And  view  the  promis'd  land, 
My  flefli  itfelf  fliould  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 

4  Clafp'd  in  my  heav'nly  Father's  arms, 

I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lofe  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  fo  divine  a  death. 


-  L.        LONG    METRE. 
Comforts  unc':r  Scrroiis  ct.J-  Pains. 
i"VTOW  let  the  Lord  my  Saviour  fmile, 
-LN    And  fheu'  my  name  upon  his  heart ; 
I  would  forgrt  my  pains  a  wiiilc. 
And  in  the  plc-fure  lofc  the  Iir.irt. 

2  But  Oh  !  it  fwtlis  my  forrowf.  tr"gh, 
'la  fee  my  bi-'tlcd  7-:'---  iVor/;) ; 


ght  world  of  ftars  obey: 
The  will  of  their  fuperiour  Lord,] 

3  [Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one, 
And  fmiling  fit  at  thy  right  hand ; 
Eternal  juftice  guards  thy  throne, 

And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  command.] 

4  A  thoufand  feraphs  ftrong  and  bright 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 

But  who,  amongft  the  fons  of  light, 
Pretends  comparifon  v/ith  thee  .' 

5  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
frfus'  array 'd  in  flefli  and  blood, 
Thin'ts  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

6  Their  glory  fhincs  with  equal  beams; 
I'heir  elTcnce  is  forever  one  ; 

TJio'  they  arc  known  by  dilT'rent  n^mcs 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

7  Then  let  the  name  of  Cbrifl  our  King 
With  equal  honours  be  ador'd; 

His  praifc  let  cvVy  angel  ling, 
And  Jl  the  jiations  owu  ihc  Lord. 


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LII.       COMMON    METRE. 
Death  dreadful,  or  delightful. 
I   "p\EATH,  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
XJ     To  thofe  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  foul  is  forc'd  away 
To  feek  her  laft  abode. 


6  Long  nights  and  darknefs  dwell  below, 

With  fcarce  a  twinkling  ray ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go, 
Is  everlafting  day. 

7  By  glimm'ring  hopes  and  gloomy  fears, 

We  trace  the  facredroad  ; 
Through  tlifmal    dtcps    and  dangerous 
Wc  make  our  way  to  God.       [fuares, 

8  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 
But  we  march  upwards  ftill  ; 

Forget  thcfe  troubles  of  the  ways, 
And  reach  at  Zivns  hill. 


2  In  vain  to  heav'n  (he  lifts  her  eyes ; 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downwards  from  the  fkics, 
To  darkneis,  fire  and  pain. 

3  Awake  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell 

Let  flubborn  linners  fear ;  ,     ,•    j  ,  , 

You  muft  bedriv'n  fromearth,  anddwdl.9  L^^ee  the  kmd  angels  at  the  gates 
A  long  Forever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flaflies  in  your  face  ; 
And  thou,  my  foul,  look  downwards  too 
And  fing  recov'ring  grace. 

J  He  is  a  God  of  fov 'reign  love. 
That  promis'd  heav'n  to  mc. 
And  taught  my  foul  to  foar  above, 
Where  happy  f  jirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thvrlght  hand, 
Then  come  the  joyful  day  ; 
Come-  death  and  foniC  ccltxtial  band ; 
To  b;ar  my  foul  away. 


Llll.       COMMON    McTRE. 

7h:  JP-thr'.ftr.ge  of  the  Sa'iuis  :    Or,  Earth  and 
Ilecj'v:/!. 


Inviting  us  to  come 
There  J  fas  the  forerunner  waits 
To  w  elcome  trav'llers  home 

10  [There  on  a  green  and  fiow'ry  mount, 
Our  Aveary  fouls  fhall  lit, 

And  with  tranfporting  joys  recount, 
The  labors  of  our  feet.     • 

11  No  vaindifcourfe  fliall  fill  our  tongue* 
Nor  trifles  vex  our  ear  ; 

Infinite  grace  fiiall  fill  our  fong. 
And  God  rejoice  to  hear. 

1 2  Eternal  glories  to  the  King, 
That  brouijjht  us  fafely  through  ; 

Our  tongues  fr.all  ne->,-er  ceafe  to  fmg, 
And  eudlefs  praife  renew.] 


LIV.       COMMON    METRE. 

I   T    CRD  !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this  con's  Frefence  is  Light  in  Dcrhnef. 
l_j     That  viclds  us  no  fuprly. 

No  cheering  truits,  no  wholdome  tree,  |i  "j\/!"'^' <"^c.<l,  the  fpring  of  dl  my  joys. 

Nor  Prrcams  of  living  joy  ?  ^^     '1  i^e  life  of  my  delights, 


joy 

Z  Eut  pricking  thorns  thro*  u'l  the  ground,' 
And  mortal  poifons  grow, 
And  all  the  riveis  \\x-xX.  are  found. 
With  danz'rous  waters  flow. 


3  Yet  the  dcarpatii  to  thine  abode 

Lies  through  this  licrr.d  land 
Lord !  wi 

And  run  a:  tiiy 

4  Our  fouls  fliall  tread  the  defart  through 

Willi  undiveried  feet  ; 
And  faith  and  Naming  zeal  fubdue 
The  tcrt^urs  that  me  meet. 

5  [A  thoufand  favage  bcaAs  of  prey 

Around  tlie  fgreft  roam  : 
But  J-ud.ih'i  Lion  guards  the  way. 
And  guides  the  Grangers  home] 


The  glory  of  my  brightcfl  days, 
ArA  ccnrJort  of  my  nights. 

3  In  darkcU  fliadcs  if  he  appear. 
My  downing  is  begun  ! 

lie  ii  my  foul's  iwect  morning  ftar. 
And  he  my  rifiiig  fun. 

!  we  wo"aIdkcep  the  bea\'nlyroadj3  The  op'ninghe?>v'ns  around  me  fliinc 
d  run  a:  thy  command.  Wiih  beam.s  of  facred  biifs, 

.    While  J^fn  friews  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whifpers,  I  am  his. 

4  My  foul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay. 
At  that  tranfporting  word. 

Run  up  with  joy  the  il\in-ng  way, 
T'  embrace  my  dtarefl  Lord, 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghaftly  death, 
Vd  break  through  evVy  foe 


1/8       HYMNS,    &c.  Lv,  LVi.  LVir,  LViir.     Book  11, 


The  wings  of  love,  and  arm*  of  faith, 
Shall  bear  me  conqu'ror  throwgh. 


LV. 


COMMON    METRE. 


Frail  Lift  and fucceeJing  Eternity. 
*  nPHEE  we  adore,  eternal  name, 
A       And  humbly  own  to  thee. 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  wornu  arc  we  ! 

%  [Our  waiting  liyes  grow  fliortcr  flill, 
As  months  and  days  increafe  ; 
And  ev'ry  beating  pulfe  we  tell, 
l.eaves  but  the  number  Icfs. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  fteals  away 

The  breath  that  lirft  it  gave  ; 
Whatc'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be,     ^ 
We're  trav'lJing  to  the  grave.] 

4  Dangers   (land    thick  through    all  the 

To  pufli  us  to  tlie  tomb  ;       [ground 
And  iierce  dlfcafes  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Good  God  •  on  what  a  lender  thrcid 

Haug  cverUfting  things  ! 

Th*  eternal  ftate  ox'  all  the  dead 

Upon  hfe's  fctblc  firings. 

6  Infinite  joy  or  cndlefs  woe 

Attends  on  ev'ry  breath  ; 
And  yet  how  unconcern 'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  ueath. 

7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowfy  fenfe, 

To  walk  thisding'rons  ro.id  ; 

And  if  our  fouls  ^re  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 


4  Yci,  you  muft  bow  your  ftately  bead. 

Away  your  fpirit  flies, 
And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed, 
To  bear  it  to  the  fkies. 

5  Go  now  and  boad  of  all  your  (lores, 

And  tell  how  bright  they  flilnc  ; 
Your  heaps  of  glitt'ring  duft  arc  your*. 
And  my  redeemer's  mine. 


LVI. 


CO.UMON    METRE, 


tbii 


The    ATifery  of    being    lu'.thout    GCD  in 
H''urld :    Or,    ^ain  Frcfjerity. 

*    N^^'  ^  ^^'^'^  *^"^>'  ^'^^"^  ""  "^'^'^ 
.1  >(       Who  grow  profanely  ^rcit, 
I'hough  they  incre;;fe  their  gulden  (lore. 
And  rile  to  wond'rous  height, 
a  They  laHe  of  all  the  joys  that  grow 
Upon  this  earthly  elod; 
Well,   they   may    fearch    the    creature 
through. 
For  they  have  ne'er  a  God  : 
3  Shake  ofTthe  thoughts  of  dying  too, 
And  think  your  lite  your  own  • 
But  death  comes  hiirt'ning  on  to  vou, 
To  mow  your  glory  down.         ' 


LVII.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Pleafurex  c/a  G«od  Confcicnte. 

1  r    ORD,  how  fecure  and  bltft  arc  they, 
JLi  Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardon'd  Gn  ? 
Should  ftorms  of  wrath  fliake  earth  and  fea 
Their    minds    have    heav'n    and    peace 

\»-ithin. 

1  The  day  glides  fwiftly  o'er  their  head*, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love  : 
And  foft  and  filent  as  the  fliadcs 
Their  nightly  minutes  gtntlymorc. 

.3  [Quick  as  their  thoughts,thcir  joys  come 
on, 
r>ut  fly  not  I;^!;  fo  fall  away  ; 
Their  fouli  a.re  ever  bright  as  noon. 
And  calm  as  fummcr  evculugs  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heav'nly  hills, 
Where  groves  of  living  pleafurcs  grow. 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  fmilcs 
Sit  undifturb'd  upon  their  brow.] 

J  They  fcorn  to  fetk  our  golden  toys, 
But  fpcnd  the  day  and  fliare  the  night 
In  numb'ring  o'er  the  richer  joys 
That  heav'n  prepares  for  their  delight. 

6  While  wretched    wc,  like   worms  and 
moles. 
Lie  groveling  in  the  duft  below  ; 
Almighty  grace  renew  our  fouls. 
And  we'll  afpire  to  glory  toa 


LVIII.  COMMON    METRE. 

The  Jbcrtnefs  of  Life  and  the  Gcodncf  rf  goU' 

I  '^p'lME  !  what  an  empty  vapour  'tis  I 
X       And  days  how  iwiit  they  arc  ? 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  Hies, 
Or  like  a  ftiooting  flar.    • 

1  The  prefcnt  moments  juft  appear, 
'i  hen  Aide  away  in  hafte. 
That  we  can  never  fay  they're  here, 
But  only  fay,  they're  palt 


Book  IL 


HYMNS,     &c.  Lix,  LX. 


179 


3  [Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing^ 

And  death  is  crer  nigh  ; 
The  m»ment  when  our  livcf  begin, 
Wc  all  begin  to  die] 

4  Yet  mighty  God  !  our  fleeting  d»yj 

Thy  U(ling  favors  (hare. 
Yet  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace 
Thou  load'ft  the  rolling  year. 

5'Ti»  fov'reign  mercy  finds  u$  food, 
And  we  arc  cloth 'd  with  love  ; 
While  grace  (lands  pointingout  the  road, 
That  leads  our  fouls  above. 
6  His  goodnefs  runs  an  endlefs  round  ; 
AU  glory  to  the  Lord  ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound  ; 
And  be  his  name  ador'd  ! 
J  Thus  wc  begin  the  lafting  fong  ; 
And  when  we  clofe  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  age  thy  praife  prolong, 
•Till  time  and  nature  dies. 


Aad  fnatch  the  hcaVniy  fcenc 
From  thefe  lamenting  cya. 


8  When  fltail  the  time,  dear  Jf/ut,  when 
The  (hining  day  appear. 
That  I  (hall  leave  thofe  clouds  of  fin, 
And  guilt  and  darknefs  here  i 

Up  to  the  fields  above  the  fkies, 

My  haftv  feet  would  go, 
There  everlafting  flow'rs  arife. 

There  joys  unwith'ring  grow. 


LX, 


LONG     METRE. 


rit 


*Ibe  truth  of  oon    the   Promiftr  :     Or^ 

Promifci  are  our  Security. 

iTTJRAISE,  everlafting  praife,  be  paid 
JL     To  him  that  earth's  foundation's  laid. 
Praife  to  the  God,whofe  ftrong  decrees  * 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  pleafe. 

;  Praife  to  the  goodnefs  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word. 
And  there  as  ftrong  as  his  decrees, 
He  fets  his  kindtft  promifes. 

GLORY  to  God  that  walks  the  &y,       ,_.  ,  ,    ,.  ,  . 

And  fends  his  bleffings  through  ;  3  [F'^-n^  are  the  words  h:s  prophets  g.ve, 
-    -  -  --  '='...     °         Sweet  words  on  which  his  children  live 

Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 
Who  fpokeand  fpread  the  ikies  abroad. 


LIX.       COMMON    METRE, 
Faradife  on  Earth. 


That  tells  his  faints  of  joys  on  high 
And  gives  a  tafte  below. 

a  [Glory  to  God,  that  ftoops  his  throne, 
That  duft  and  worms  may  fee't. 
And  brings  a  glimpfe  of  glory  down, 
Around  his  facred  feet. 

3  When  Cbrlji  with  all  his  graces  crown*d> 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
Tis  a  young  heav'n  on  earthly  ground 
And  glory  in  the  bud. 

4  A  blooming  paradiie  of  joy 

111  this  wild  dcfa^t  fpriugs, 
And  ev'ry  fenfe,  I  ftraight  employ 
On  fweet  ccleftial  things. 

5  White  lilies  all  around  appear. 
And  e:ich  his  glory  fliows   ; 

The  rofe  of  i7<:i»c-«  blolToms  here, 
The  faireft  flower  that  blows. 

Cheerful  I  feaft  on  heav'nly  fruit. 
And  briiig  the  plcafures  down, 

Pleafures  that  flow  hard  by  the  foot 
Of  the  eternal  throne. 

But  ah  !  how  foon  my  joys  decay, 
How  fooa  r.:v  fius  arife, 


4  Each  of  them  pow'rful  as  that  found. 
That  bid  the  new  made  world  go  round  ; 
And  ftronger  than  the  folld  poles. 

On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls.] 

5  Whencethenflioulddoubtsand fears  arife 
Why  trickling  forrows  drown  our  eyes  ?j 
Slowly,  alas!   our  mind  leceives 

The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives. 

6  Oh,  for  a  ftrong,  a  laftlng faith, 
To  credit  what  the  Almighty  fr.lth  ! 
T'  embrace  the  meilage  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heav'n  our  own. 

7  Then  fliould  the  earth's  old  pillars  fhake 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break; 
Our  fteady  fouls  fliall  fear  no   more, 
Than  folid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 

8  Our  everbr-ing  hopes  arife 
Above  the  ruinable  flclcs, 
Where  the  eternal  Builder  rclgp.«,, 
Aad  his  own  courts  his  povv'r  luilains. 


i8o      HYMNS,  &c.  Lxi,  lxii,  lxiii,  lxiv.     Book  Ilj 


LXI.         COMMON    METRE. 
A  Thought  of  Death  ani  Glory. 

X  TV^Y  foul,  come  meditate  the  day, 
i.VJL     And  think  how  near  it  Aands 
When  thou  mufl  quit  this  houfe  of  clay, 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

a  [And  you,  mine  eyes,  look   down   and 

The  hollow  gaping  tomb  :  [view, 

This  gloomy  prifon  waits  for  you, 

Whene'er  the  fummons  come.] 

3  Oh  !  could  we  die  with  thofe  that  die, 

And  place  us  in  their  ftcad  ; 
Then  would  our  fpirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  convcrfe  with  the  dead  : 

4  Then  fliould  we  fee  the  faints  above 

In  their  own  p^lorious  forms, 

And  wonder  why  our  fouls  fl\ould  love' 

To  dwell  with  mortal  worms.  I 

jr  [How  we  fliould  fcorn  thefe    clothes    of 
Thefe  fetters  and  this  load,  [flefli,  3 

And  long  for  cv  ning  to  undrefs. 
That  we  may  reft  with  God. 

6  We  fliould  almoft  forfake  our  clay 
Before  the  fummons  come. 
And  pray  and  wifli  our  fouls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 


What  fliall  the  wretch  the  finncr  do  > 
He  once  dcfy'd  the  Lord  ; 

But  he  (hall  dread  the  thnnd'rcr  now, 
And  fink  beneath  his  word, 

Tcmpcfts  of  angry  fire  flial  roll. 

To  blaft  the  rebel  worm. 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  foul 

In  one  eternal  ftorm. 


LXIII.       COMMON    METRE. 
A  Funeral  Thought. 

HARK  !   from  the   tombs  a  doleful 
My  ears  attend  the  cry,    [found, 
"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  muft  fliortly  lie. 

Princes,  this  clay  muft  be  your  bed, 

In  fpite  of  all  your  tow'rs  ; 
The  tall,  the  wife,  the  rev'rend  head, 

Muft  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

Gret^t  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  ftill  fccure  I 
Still  walking  downwards  to  our  tomb, 

And  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 

Grant  us  the  pow'rs  of  quick'ning grace, 

To  fit  our  fouls  to  fly  ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  fleih, 

We'll  nfe  above  the  flcy. 


LXII.       COMMON     METRE. 

GOD  the  Tbur.dtrer  :    Or,    Tie    laf.    Judgment 
cuJH'JL* 

I    Q  TNG  to  the  Lord,  ye  hcav'uly  hods, 
O     And  tliou,  O  earth,  adore  ! 
Let  dtath  and  hell,  thro'  all  their  coafti 
iJtand  trembling  :c  his  pow'r. 

a  H"s  founding  chariot  fliakcs  the  iky, 
He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne  ; 
There  all  his  ftorcs  of  lightning  lie, 
'Till  vengeance  dart  them  down. 

3  H-5  noflrils  breathe  out  fiery  ftreams, 

And  from  his  awful  t«^ngue 
A  fov'rci^n  voice  divides  the  flames, 
And  thunder  roils  along. 

4  Think,  O  my  foul,  the  dreacifui  day. 

When  this  inctnfcd  God 
Shall  rend  the  ficy,  p.nd  burn  tV.e  fea, 
And  Tiin^  his  wrath  abruad  ! 


•    I.ldde'in   ctgr;atfudJa'.f:crm    if  tlunJtr, 

/.uguft  ihi  :o.'i,  i6;)r. 


LXIV.        LONG    MLTRE. 

GCE  tie  Clcry  cud  Dtfr.ce  of  Sion. 

iTTAPPY  the  church,  thou  facrcd  place 
XJL  'I'hc  ft  at  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode  : 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

a  Thy  walls  are  ftrength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heav'niy  w;:.rri(>urs  waits; 
Nor  fliall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix.'d  on  his  counfelk.and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  dcfigns  engage, 
Againft  his  throne  in  vain  they  Tv.'Tt:.  \ 
Like  rifing  waves  with  angry  roar, 
That  dafli  and  die  upon  the  fliorc. 

4  Then  let  our  fouls  in  5/5#i  dwell, 
Xcr  foar  the  wrath  of  Rtwe  and  hell : 
His  irms  embrace  this  happy  gr;und, 
Like  bruzen  bulwarks  built  aiound. 

5  God  is  our  fliield,  and  God  our  fun  ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  flicds  new  bcants  of  grace. 
And  wercflfdt  his  brighttfl  praife- 


Book  II.    HYMNS,  &c.  lxv,  lxvi,  lxvii,  Lxviir.     i8i 


LXV.       COMMON    METRE. 

The  Hope  of  Heaven  our  Support  under  Trials 
OH  Earth. 

I   TTTHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
VV       To  manfions  in  the  fkie>, 
I  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear. 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

a  Should  earth  againftmy  foul  engage, 
And  hellifla  darte  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  fmile  at  Satan  s  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  ftorms  of  lorrow  fall; 
May  I  but  fafely  reach  my  home. 
My  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all  : 

4  There  fliall  I  bathe  my  weary  foul 

In  i'eas  of  heav'nly  reft, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Acrofs  my  peaceful  brcaft. 


LXVI.        COMMO-V    METRE. 
A  Pxjpeci  of  Heaven  maies  Death  eafj. 

1  ^"T^HERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

X       Where  f-Jars  immortsl  reign, 
inlinitc  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  plcafurcs'  baniiii  pain. 

2  There  cvcrlafting  fpring  abides, 

Aiid  Hcver-'Aitii'ring  fluw'ra  : 

Death, like  a  narrow  lea,  divides 

Tills  hcav'iiiy  kiid  irom  ours. 

3  [.Sweet  fields,  beyond  tlit  fwelJing  flood 

btand  drefs'd  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  t!;'::  fe'ws  Old  Cdnauii  ilood, 

Wiiilc  fitrdan  roli'd  between. 

4  Eut  tim'rous  mortals  flart  and  flinnk. 

To  crois  this  narrow  fea, 
And  liagtr,  Ihiv'ring  on  the  brir.k, 
And  fear  tu  launch  away.] 


LXVII.       COMMON    METRE. 

god's  eternal  Dominion, 

I    /^  REAT  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  ♦ 
Vjr     What  worthkfs  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bo\r, 
And  pay  their  praife  to  thee. 

a  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  flood, 
Ere  feas  or  ftars  were  made  : 
Thou  art  the  ever  living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immenfe  furvey. 

From  the  formation  of  the  iky, 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity,  -with  all  its  years, 

Stands  prefent  in  thy  view; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears  \ 
Great  God  !  there's  nothing  wew. 

5  Our  lives  thro'  various  fceaes  are  drawn 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares, 
I      While  thine  eternnl  thoughts  move  en 
Thine  undifturb'd  affairs. 

6  Great  Gcd  !  how  infinite  are  thou  ? 
I  W:ia,t  worthlefs  worms  are  w;.-  ! 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bov.-, 
I  And  pay  their  praife  to  thee. 

■   LXVIII.       COMMON    METRL. 

j  Tie  Humble  lVi.rf:-p  nf  Go  J. 

1  T^ATHER,  I  loiig,  I  faint  to  fee 
;     X^       'I'he  place  of  thine  abode  ; 
j     I'd  leave  the  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  feat,  rny  God  ! 

%  Here  I  behold  thy  diftant  face, 
I  And  'tis  a  plcafant  fight ; 

But,  to  abide  in  thine  embrace, 
!  Is  intrnite  delight. 

3  I'd  part  w*th  all  the  joys  of  fenfe, 

To  ga^e  upon  thy  throne  ; 
I     Pleafiire  fprtngs  frdh  forever  thence, 
'  Unfociikable,  unknown. 


5  Oh  '  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove,  ^  ^x^,^^  ^,|  ^i,^  heav'nly  hofls  are  fecn, 
Ti.ole  glooroy  doubts  tluU  rife,  ^  ^_^  Diinin^r  ranks  ti>ev  move. 


Ar.d  ice  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouucd  eyes  ! 


And  drink  immortal  vigour  in 
With  wonder,  ar.d  wiJi  love. 


6  Could  wc  but  climb  where  I^Tofs  fl:ood,5  Tlicn  3t  thy  feet "ivirh  awful  fear, 
Ajid  view  the  iaiidfcape  o'er,     [flov^d,  Th' adoaing  p.rniies  fall  : 

N.)t   'Jordan  h  ftream,    nor  death's  cu'id  With  joy  lueyfhrink  to  ;,;/.'/'?^  there, 
biiuuld  irii'ht  us  from  the  tliore.  Btforc  th'  eternal  all. 


i8*2 


H  Y  M  N  S,   &c.   Lxix,  Lxx,  Lxxi.        Book  II. 


6  There  would  I  vie  with  all  the  Koft, 

In  duty  and  in  blife  ; 
While  Ufi  than  notbing  I  could  boaft 
And  vanity  confcfs.] 

7  The  more  thy  glories  fli  Ike  mine  eyes. 

The  humbk-r  I  lliall  lie  ; 
Thus,  while  I  link,  my  joy  fliall  rife 
Unmcafurably  high. 


LXX.       LONG    METRE. 
cod's  Donir.ion  over  the  Sea.  Pfal.  cvii.  23,  \Sfc. 

i/^^  OD  of  the  fcas,  thy  thund'ring  voice 
vJ''  Makes  all  the  roaring  waves  rejoice! 
And  one  foft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  ftnk  them  filent  in  the  fand. 

a  If  but  a  Mbf's  wave  his  rod, 
The  fta  divides  and  owns  its  God; 
The  ftormy  floods  their  Maker  knew, 
And  let  his  chofen  armies  through. 


LXIX.       COMMON    METRE. 

*The  Faiibfulnefs  of  GOV  in  tie  Promifes. 

r--^T.^,vT  r  1        .  .  ^,  The  fcalv  riioals  amidft  the  fta 

1  CpEGlN    my  tongue,  fome  tcav  my '  ^^  ^j^^^,-,^^;^  1^^^^,  a  tribute  par  ; 
XJ         theme,  „  ^    ,  .  The  meancrt  fi/li  that  fwims  the  flj. 

And  fpcak  fome  boundlefs  thing 


The  mighty  Avorks  or  mightier  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

3  Tell  of  his  wond'rous  falthfulnefs, 
And  found  his  pow'r  abroad, 
Sing  the  fwett  promifc  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim /(Vt\v7r/cn  from  the  Lord 

For  'vcriUhcd dying  men  : 
Hi-,  hand  has  writ  the  facred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Lnjrav'u,  as  in  eternal  brafs, 

The  raipkty  promife  flunes  ; 
Nor  cm  t-it  pow'rs  of  darknefs  raze 
Thofe  evtrlafting  lines.] 

5  lie  that  can  dafli  whole  worlds  to  death. 

And  make  them  wlien  he  pitrafe. 
He  fpeaka,  and  that  almighty  breath 
Fulfils  his  great  decrees. 

6  His  very  word  of  oracc  is  flrong 

As  that  which  built  the  fkits ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  ftars  along 
Speaks  all  ilie  promifcs. 

7  He  faid,  Let  ihetvide  hca'^n  be  f far  cad ^ 

And  h{  av'n  was  ftretch'd  abroad  ; 
Jl-U'.'Ti  rU  be  thy  God,  he  f.iid, 
And  he  was  Al>rak'tn&  God. 

6  Oh,  migl't  I  hear  thine  hcav'nly  tongu^ 
Lut  whifper,  7J:oti  art  rvin:  I 
Thi)fe  gtntlc  wcrrds  lliould  raife  my  font 
To  notes  almoU  divine. 

9  n  w  would  my  Icapino;  heart  rejoice, 
And  think  my  hcav'ii  fceurc^ 
I  trufl  the  Al'-crciLing  voice, 
Aiitl  f..itli  dtUiLi  i\o  iQOiC 


30  d, 


Leaps  up,  and  means  a  praife  to  God. 

4  The  larger  monflers  of  the  deep 
On  thy  commands  attendance  keep  ; 
Ey  thy  permilTion,  jport  and  play, 
And  cleave  along  their  foaming  way. 

5  If  God  his  voice  of  tcrapefi  rears, 
Lc-jicthdn  lies  fHIl,  ar.d  feais  ; 
Anon  hehftb  his  ncftrils  high. 
And  fpouts  the  ocean  to  the  iky. 

6  How  i>  thy  glorious  pow'r  ador'd 
Amidfl  thelc  wi«*iy  nations,  Lord  ! 
Yet  the  bold  men  that  trace  tj»e  feas, 
Lold  men  r^fufe  their  Maker's  praife. 

7  What  fcenes  cf  miracles  they  fee, 
And  never  tune  a  fong  to  thee  ! 
While  on  the  flood  they  fafely  ride. 
They  curfethe  hand  that  fmooths  the  tide. 

8  Anon  they  plunge  in  wat'ry  graves, 
And  fome  drink  d.arh  among  the  waves: 
Yet  the  furviviiig  crew  biafpheme. 

Nor  own  the  God  that  refcu'J  them.] 

9  Oh,  for  fome  fignal  of  thine  hand  I 
Shake  all  thefcjs,  Lord,  Ihake  the  land 
Great  Judge  !  defcend,  left  men  deny 
'I'hat  there's  a  God  that  rules  tlic  fky. 

Frim  the  "jOih  to  the  10%th  hytnn,  I  hope  the 
ecdtr  11  111  forgive  the  ne^^leii  of  rhyme  in  the 
f'J}  ar.d  third  lit:es  of  the  Stanz  a. 


LXXI.       COMMON    METRE. 

Praife  to  COD  frcm  all  Crcctures. 

I  npHE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, 
X       Pvly  joyful  voice  ihall  fmg. 
And  call  the  liations  to  adoie 
Tlicir  Fciiner  and  tJicii"  iCicg. 


Book  11.     HYMN  S,    &:c.  lxxii,  lxii;,  lxxjv. 


183 


%  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  fhap'd  our  clay, 
And  wrought  this  human  frame  : 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  fpirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  pow'rs  to  God, 

And  woriliip  with  our  tongues  ; 
We -claim  fome  kindred  with  the  ikies, 
And  join  th'  augclick  longs. 

4  Yet  groveling  bcafts  of  ev'ry  fliapc, 

Aiid  fowls  of  ev'ry  wing, 
And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  lires,  cindfcas, 
1  heir  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets, to  his  hen  r  fiiine, 

And  wheels  of  nature  roll, 
Praifc  him  in  your  unweary'd  courfe 
Around  the  Ifceady  pole. 

6  The  brjgbtnefs  of  our  Maker's  name 

Tiie  wide  creation  fills. 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flics, 
Beyond  the  heav'nly  hills. 


LXXIII.       COMMON    METRE. 

Doubts  fcattered :    Or,  Spiritual   Joys  rejiorcd. 

I   TTENCE  from  my  foul   fad   thot's  be 
XTL     And  leave  mc  to  my  joys  ;  [gone  ; 
My  tongue  fliall  triumph  in  my  God, 
And  make  a  joyful  noife. 

a  Darknefs  and  doubts  hr.d  vcil'd  my  mind 
And  dvowii'd  my  head  in  tears, 
'Till  fov'rtign  grace  with  fliining  rays, 
Difpeii'd  my  gloomy  fears. 

J  'Oh,  what  immortal  joys  1  ftlt, 
And  raptures  sll  divine, 
Wh.'^n  "jcfus  told  me  I  was  his, 
And  my  beloved  mine  ! 

i\  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  foul. 
And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain  ; 
One  glhnpfe,  d^ar  Saviour,  of  thy  face 
Revives  my  joys  again. 


younguawn- 


LXXII.        COMMON    rjETRE. 

r.^r  tor.r/s  i>^r)' ;    Or,   tic   R.^.-rnaion    of 
CHRIST. 

1  T">LESS'D  morning, whofe 
X)  ing  rays 

Eeheldour  rifing  God  ; 
That  law  him  triumph  o'er  the  dud, 
And  leave  his  laft  uLodc. 

2  In  the  cold  prifon  of  p.  tomb 

'.[  he  dear  Redeemer  lay, 
'Till  the  revolving  ikies  had  brought 
Ihe  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 

To  hold  our  God  in  vaia; 
The  deeping  conqueror  arofe. 
And  burft  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

Thcfe  facred  hours  we  pay, 
And  loud  Hrfa/ntas  fliall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 

5  Salvation  and  immortal  praife 

To  our  vidtorious  King  ; 
Let  heav'n  and  earth,  and  rocks  andfcas 
With  glad  Hofannas  rin 


LXXIV.       Si:ORT    METRE. 

Rfpiiitajue  frcm  a    St'fs   of  a'-'-vhiS    Goccjfs  : 
Gr,  A  Covrpiahit  rf  Lirraiitudi, 

1  TS  this  the  kind  return, 

'  -1   And  thcfe'lhe  thanks  w^e  ov/?. 

Thus  lo  abure  i-craal  love, 

Whence  all  our  blelllngs  flow  ! 

2  To  what  a  ftubbcrn  frame 
Has  fin  reduc'd  our  mind  ! 

What  ftrangerebtllicus  wretches  v/e. 
And  God  as  flrangely  kind ! 

3  [On  us  he  bids  the  fim 
Slicd  his  reviving  rays  ; 

For  us  the  ikies  their  ciicles  run, 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  Gt-d, 
And  bow  their  necks  to  men  ; 

But  we  more  bafe,  more  brutifla  things, 
Rejed:  his  eafy  reign. 

5  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 
And  mould  our  fouls  afrefli ; 

Break, fov'reign  grace,thefc  hearts  of  flone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flelh. 

6  Let  old  ingratitude 
Provoke  our  weeping  eyes, 

And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly  thanks  arifc. 


184     I-IYMNS,  &c.  ixxv,  Lxxvi,  lxxvii,  lxxviii.   Book  II. 


LXXV.        COMMON    METRE. 

Sfiritua!  and  eternal  "Joy  :    Or,  The  beatlfick 

Vjton  of  CHRIST. 

X   Tj^ROM  thee,  my  God,  ray  joys  Oiall 
JL        And  run  eternal  rounds,  [:ifc, 

Eeycnd  the  iimiis  of  the  ikics, 
And  all  credited  bounda. 

a  The  holy  triunphs  cf  my  ftiil 
Shall  death  itlclf  ^ut-bravc, 
Ij«r.vc  dull  mortality  btliind, 
And  fly  bcyord  the  grave. 

3  There,  where  my  bleflVd  1  ps  reigns, 

In  hcav'n's  uiimeafur'J /pace, 
rjl  fpcnd  a  lon^  cterairy 
111  pleafurc  and  in  praife. 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wond'rin_j  eyes 

Shall  o'er  thy  b.-auties  revc, 
And  endlcfs  ages  I'll  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 

5  [Sweet  j'cAj*  every  fmile  of  t]unc 

Shall  frefh  endearments  bring, 
And  thoufand  taflrs  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  fpring. 

6  Hafte,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  foul 

Up  to  thy  blcfh'd  abode  ; 

Fly,  fur  my  fpirit  longs  to  fee 

My  favjcur  and  my  God. 


LXXVI.      COMMON  METRE. 
Tkc  RfurreBlcn  ard  Af:ei:fnn  cf  CHRIST. 
xTTOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  light, 
X~L     That  cloth'd  himfelf  in  clay  ! 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  aw?y. 

a  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread. 
Since  cur  Immar.utl  rofc  ; 
He  touk  the  tyrant's  fling  away, 
And  fpoil'd  our  hclii(h  foes. 

3  See  how  the  conqu'ror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flics. 
With  fears  of  honour  in  his  flefli, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  txa'ied  Savioui  reigns, 

And  icatters.  bkflings  down  ; 
Our  'fef.i  filL  the  inidtlk  feat 
Of  ihe  celcftiai  throne. 

?  TRaifcyour  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 
To  reach  his  blcf^'d  abode, 
6'w?ct  lie  the  accents  of  year  lor.*s 
i'o  uur  incarnate:  God. 


6  Bright  angels,  ftrike  your  loudeft  Arings, 
Your  fwccteft  voices  raife; 
Let  hcav'n  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Jmmany>cl\  praife.] 


LXXVII.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Chr-Jlhn  IVarfire. 

1  ^TAND  up,  my  foul,  fhakc  ofl'thv  fears, 
O   And  gird  the  gofpel  armour  on  ; 
March  to  the  pates  of  (ndh  f-,  joy. 
Where  thy  great  Captain  Saviour's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  fins  re  fid  thy  courfe, 
I5ut  hell  and  /In  .trc  vanquifii'd  iocs; 
^^y  'Jf'"'  naiPd  ilum  to  ihecrofs. 
And  fung  the  triumph  w  hen  he  rofe.] 

3  What  tlio'  the  prince  of  darkncfs  rage 
And  wafle  the  fury  of  his  fpite  ? 
Eternal  chains  conSne  him  dov/n 

Yo  fiery  deep*;,  and  endlcls  night. 

4  What  thouph  thine  inward  lufts  rtli 
'  iis  but  a  Urugglin;!;  g'^'^P  'o''  ^''"*-'  \ 
The  weapons  of  vietori<>i:s  ^racr 
Shall  llay  thy  fins,  and  end  tl.c  flrife. 

5  Then  let  my  foul  march  boldly  on, 
Prc'ls  forv/ard  to  the  hcav'uly  gale, 
Thtre  peace  ar.d  joy  eternal  reign. 
And  gljti'xing  robts  for  conqu'rors  wait. 

6  There  fliall  I  wesr  a  (tarry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  aimi^lny  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  o;  the  Ikics 
Juin  in  my  gl  jru  Ui  Lcadcv's  pralfv. 


LXXVIII.       COMMON-    METRE. 
ReiemtAn  Ly  CKRUT. 

1  TT/'HFN  tht  fiO  parens s  i^f  our  race 

VV        Rebt  ilM  and  loft  :1k ir  God, 
And  the  infcc'uon  c**  their  fin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood; 

2  Infinite  pitv  touch'd  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son, 
Defcendingfrom  the  hea\  V;l(f  court. 
He  left  his  Falbei'i)  throne. 

3  Afide  the  Prince  of  Glory  t?irew 

Hi*  mod  divine  array. 
And  wiap'd  his  Godhead  in  a  vtll 
Of  our  inftriour  clay. 

4  Hi?  living  pow'r  and  dying  love, 

Rtdecin'd  unhappy  men  ; 
And  rais'd  tlic  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  a  ".lin. 


Book  II.  HYMNS,  &c.  lxxix,  lxxx,lxxxi,  lxxxii,       185 


5  To  *hee,  dear  Lord,  our  flefli  and  foul 

We  joyfully  refign  ; 
Blefl  'Jefus  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

6  Thine  honour  fliall  torever  be 

The  bufinefs  of  our  days, 
For  ever  lliall  our  thankful  tongues 
Spqak  thy  dcfcrved  praife. 


LXXIX.       COMMON    METRE. 
Praife  to  tbe  Redeemer. 

1   T)LUNG'D  in  a  gulph  of  dark  defpair 
A        We  wretched  finners  lay. 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  fpark  of  glimm'ring  day, 

a  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 
Beheld  our  helplcfs  grief ; 
He  faw,  and  (O  amazing  love !) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  fliining  feats  abeve 

With  joyful  hafte  he  fled, 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flefli 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  fpoil'd  the  pow'rs  of  darknefs  thus 

And  brake  our  iron  chains, 
Jifus  has  freed  our  captive  fou's, 
From  everlalling  pains. 

5  [In  vain  the  baffled  prince  of  hell 

His  curfcd  proie<a:s  tries ; 
We  that  were  doom'd  his  endlefs  fiavesj 
Are  raib'd  above  the  ilcies.j 

6  Oh,  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lafting  liience  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tvongues 
The  Saviour's  pralfes  fpeak. 

ill  praife  thee,  dearefl  Lord, 


a  Let  proud  imperious  kings 
Bow  low  before  his  throne ! 
Crouch  to  his  fctt,  ye  haughty  tliin^St 
Or  he  fliall  tread  you  down. 

3  Above  the  fkies  he  reigns, 
And  with  amazing  blows 
He  deals  infuftcrable  pains 
On  his  rebellious  fo?s. 

5   Yet  everlafting  God, 

We  love  to  fpeak  thy  praife  ; 
Thy  fccptrt's  equal  to  thy  rod, 
The  fceptfe  of  thy  grace. 

5  The  arms  of  mighty  love 
Defend  our  Zion  well. 

And  heav'nly  mercy  walU  us  round 
From  Babylon  and  hell. 

6  Salvation  to  the  King 
That  fits  enthron'd  above  . 

Thus  we  5dore  the  God  of  might, 
And  blefs  the  God  of  love. 


7  [Yes,  we  wii 

Our  fouls  are  all  on  ilame  ; 
Il'funna  round  tl;e  fpp.cious  earth 
To  thine  adored  name. 

8  Angcli,aCfl  our  mighty  joys, 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raife  your  higheft  notes, 
Hi'j  lovc-  can  ne'er  be  toi.l. 

L.:1XX.       SHORT    METRE. 
GODS  cnrfii!  Poivjr  and  Go^u.^ifs. 


•o 


!  the  ainiighty  Lord 


Trcr^^l 


Kow  mr.tch'e! 
O  earth,  bcnc^ 


hi -5  now'r  ! 
is  word, 


ii'le  all  the  hc'iv'ii»auor<:. 


LXXXL       COMMON    METRE. 
Our  Sin  the  Caufe  o/"  Christ's  Death. 

I      A   ND  now  the  fcales  have  left  mine 
jljL     Now  I  begin  to  fee  ;  [eyes, 

Oh  the  curs'd  deeds  my  fins  have  dene  ! 
What  murd'rous  things  they  be  ! 

i  Were  thefe  the  traitors,  dearefl  Lord, 
That  thy  fair  body  tore  ? 
Monfters,    that    ftain'd    thofe   heav'nlv 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  ?      [limbs 

13  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 
I  My  dearcfl  Lord  was  flain, 
I     When  juftlce  feiz'd  God's  only  Son, 

And  put  his  foul  to  pain  ? 

1 4  Forjive  my  gnilt,  O  Prince  of  Peace, 
j  i'il  wound  my  God  no  more  : ' 

j     Hence  <r(.m  my  lieart,  \t  fins,  be  gen?. 
For  j'fu:  I  adore. 

J   Fnraifli  mc,  Lord,  with  1  eav'niy  arms, 
From  grace's  magazine , 
And  I'll  prrclaim  eternal  war 
With  ev'ry  darling  fin. 

LXXXII.        COMMON^      METRE. 

/L'^./.Tji .'/:'«  a/.J  PrvtiSzion  from  Sfirituai  £ne- 

mif.'. 
1      A   RISE,  my  foul,  my  joyful  pow'rs, 
m\.     And  trliiiuph  iu  my  Gcd  ; 
Awake  my  voice,  and  loud  p;-C/c'..:ci 
Hia  glorious  gricc  alroatL 
-i 


i36 


li  Y  M  N  S,  &c.  Lxxxtn,  lxxxiv,  lxxxv.    Book  II. 


2  Hr  raia'd  me  from  the  deeps  of  fin 

The  gates  of  griping  hell, 
And  fix'd  my  ftandiug  more  fccure 
Than  'twas  beff^re  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlafting  love, 

Beneath  my  foul  he  plac'd, 
AtA  en  the  rock  of  ages  fet 
My  llipp'ry  footfteps  faft. 

4  The  city  of  my  bleft  abode 

Is  waL'd  around  with  grace  ; 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  Itands 
To  lliield  the  facred  place. 

5  Satan  may  vent  hh  fliarpeft  fpi<c, 

And  all  his  legions  roar  ; 
Almighty  mercy  guards  ray  life, 
And  bounds  his  raging  pow'r. 

6  Arifc  my  foul,  av.ake  my  voice, 

And  ti>ncs  of  plrallire  Cng  ; 
Loud  hallelujahs  faail  addrefs 
My  Saviour  and  rny  Kin^. 

LXXXIII.       COMMON    METRE. 
The  Pajpon  and  Exaltaikn  of  CHRIST. 

I  ''pHUS  faith  the  Ruler  of  xhi  ikies, 
JL        Aiiaki  viy  dreadful  fiMord ; 
Ainjie  my  lurath.,  end f 7:2 it e  the  JVIaPy 
My  lel/ozvy  fuith  the  Lord. 

a  Vengeance  receiv"d  the  dread  command, 
And  armed,  down  flie  flies  • 
yf''S  fubmits  t'his  Father's  haiKl, 
And  ^ws  liis  head  and  dies. 

3  But,  oh  !   the  wifdom  and  the  grace 

That  join  with  vengeance  now  ! 
He  dies  to  lave  our  giiiity  race, 
And  yet  he  riTes  too. 

4  A  perfon  fo  divine  was  he. 

Who  yielded  to  be  flalii. 
That  he  could  give  his  foul  av/ay, 
And  take  his  life  again. 

5  live,  gloriois  Lord,  and  reign  on  high 

Let  evVy  nation  fmg, 
And  an,icls  found,  with  cnd'cfs  joy, 
The-  iiaviour  an<l  the  King. 


a  Tell  how  he  took  our  Hcfli, 
To  take  away  our  guilt  ! 
Sing  the  dear  drops  of  facred  blood 
That  hellifli  monflcrs  fpilt. 

3  [Alas  !  the  cruel  fpcar 
Went  deep  into  his  fide, 

And  the  rich  flood  of  purple  gorr 

Their  murd'rous  weapons  dy'd] 

4  [Tlie  waves  of  fwclling  grief 
Did  .  \  r  his  bofom  roll, 

And  mountains  of  Almighty  wrath 
Lay  heavy  on  his  foul.] 

5  Downto  the  fhades  of  death 
He  bow'd  his  awful  head  ; 

Yet  he  arofe  to  live,  and  reign 
When  death  itfelf  is  dead. 

6  No  more  the  bloody  fpear. 
The  crofs  and  nails  no  more  ; 

For  hell  itfelf  lliakes  at  his  name, 
Ai\d  all  the  heav'ns  adore. 

7  There  the  Redeemer  fits 
High  on  the  Father's  throne  ;  ^ 

The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by. 
And  fmilcs  upc;n  his  Son. 

8  There  his  full  glories  fliine 
With  uncreated  rays 

And  blefa  his  faints  and  angels  eyes 
To  evcrlaft'Ug  days. 


LXXXIV.       SHORT    METRF 
The  far::e. 

1    /^OME  all  harmonious  tongues, 
V><      Vour  nv>bleft  niulic  bring  ; 
'  i  .s  Cb^f  the  everialling  God, 
And  Clrft  the  man,  vkc  ling. 


LXXXV.       COMMON     METRE. 
Siffcieitcy  of  Pardon. 

i'\T7'HYdoesyoar  face,  ye  humble  fouls, 

VV    Thofc mournful  colors  wear  ?[faith, 
Wiiat  doubts  are  thefe  that   wafte  your 
y/nd  nourifli  your  defpalr  ? 

a  What  thou^.h  your  num'rous  fins  eiceed. 
The  ft»rs  tliat  fill  the  £Lics, 
And  .iini'iig  at  th'  eternal  throne. 
Like  poirittd  mountains  rife? 

.-;  Whnt  tliongh  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 
The  wide  creation  fwcll, 
y^nd  has  its  curfl  foimdations  laid 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  htU  } 

4  See  here  an  eudlcfs  pecan  flov/s 

Of  ncver-l.iiling  grace ; 
Behold  a  d\  ing  Saviwui  '^  veins 
The  h'cred  Jlocd  incrcafc  : 

5  It  rifrsh'gh,  and  drowns  the  hills, 

H.:s  neither  Ihorc  nor  bound  ; 
Now  if  wc  Kareii  to  find  our  fins. 
Our  fins  can  ut'cr  be  found. 


B.ll.  HYMNS,  &:c.  lxxxvi,lxxxviI5Lxxxviii,lxxxix,xc.  187 


6   ^wakc,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace 
That  buries  all  our  faults, 
And  pard'ning  blood,  that  fwcUs  above 
Our  follies  and  our  thoughts. 


LXXXVI.  COMMON  METRE. 
Freedom  from  Sin  and  Mifery^  in  Heamtn. 

I  /^UR  fins,  alas  I  how  ftrongthey  be  ? 
\J     ^nd  like  a  vi'lent  fea, 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 
Ai\d  hurry  us  away. 

a  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rife  ! 
How  loud  the  tempefb  roar  ! 
But  death  fhall  land  our  weary  fouls 
Safe  on  the  heav'nly  fliore. 

3  There,  to  fulfil  his  fweet  commands, 

Our  fpeedy  feet  (hall  move  ! 
No  lin  lliall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  fliall  we  fit,  and  fing  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace, 
Till  heav'nly  raptures  fire  our  hearts, 
.^nd  fmile  in  ev'ry  face. 

5  For  ever  his  dear  facred  name 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue, 
And  Jcfus  and  falvation  be 
The  clofc  of  ev'ry  fong. 

LXXXVII.     COMMON    METRE. 
The  Divine  Glories  above  our  Reafon. 

1  TTOW  wond'rous  great,  how  glorious 
XJ.  Muft  our  Creator  be,  [bright 
Who  dwells  amidft;  the  dazling  light 

Of  vaft  infinity  ! 

2  Our  fearing  fpirits  upwards  rife 

Tov^'rd  the  celeftial  throne  : 
Fa'n  would  we  fee  the  blefled  Three, 
And  the  almighty  One. 

3  Our  reafon  ftretches  all  its  wings, 

^nd  climbs  above  the  ficies  ; 
E-it  ftill  how  far  beneath  thy  feet 
bur  grov'ling  reafon  lies  ! 

4  fLord,  here  we  bend  cur  humble  fouls, 

Awd  awfully  adore  : 
For  the  weak  pinions  of  our  :r.ind, 
Can  ftrtt  :h  a  thought  no  more.] 

5  Thy  glories  infinitely  rife 

Ab  JVC  GUI-  bbV.'ng  tcr.ruc  ; 


la  vain  the  higheft  feraph  tries 
To  form  an  equal  fong. 

6  [In  humble  notes  cur  faith  adores 
The  great  myfierious  King, 
While  angels  ftrain  their  nobler  pow'rs. 
And  fweep  th'  immortal  flring.j 


LXXXVIII.    COMMON  METRE. 

Salvation. 

r   QALVATION!  Oh  the  joyful  found ! 
O     'Tis  pleafure  to  our  ears  ; 
A  forcreign  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

Z  Bury'd  in  forrovi'  and  in  fin, 
Al  hell's  dark  door  wc  lay  ; 
But  we  arife,  by  grace  divine., 
To  fee  a  heav'nly  day. 
.3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  fpacious  earth  arounrl. 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  iky 
Confpire  to  raifc  the  found. 


LXXXIX.      COMxMON     METRE. 

Christ's    Viaory  ever  Satan. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  our  conquVing  King  I 
X  X     The  Prince  of  Darknefs  flies, 
His  troops  rufli  headlong  down  to  hell, 

Like  lightning  from  the  fl:ics. 

2  There,  bound  in  chains,  the  lions  roar. 

And  fright  the  refcu'd  ilieep  ; 
But  heavy  bars  confine  their  pow'r 
Aiid  malice  to  the  deep. 

3  Hofanna  to  our  conqu'ring  King, 

AW  hail,  incarnate  love  ! 
Ten  thoufand  fongs  and  glories  wait 
To  crown  my  head  above. 

4  Thy  viA'ries  and  thy  deathlefs  fame 

I'hrough  the  wide  world  ihall  run  ; 
yfnd  evcrlafting  ages  fing 

The  triumphs  thou  hafl  won. 


XC.       COMMON    METRE. 

Faith  In  C'i-Rl ST,  /cr  Pardon  and Sanaifuuf:on. 

I   T  TOW  i.?A  pur  flate  by  nature  is  V-     ■ 
X  X      Our  fin,  how  deep  it  ftains  ! 
And  2:7tan  b-nds  our  captive  minds, 

FaTiin  his  lla villi  cluiius. 


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HYMNS,     &c.     xci,  xcii. 


Book  II. 


a  But  there^s  a  voice  of  fov'reign  grace 
Sounds  from  the  facred  word  ; 
Jio  !  ye  defpairingftnners  comCy 
And  truji  upan  the  Lord. 

3  My  foul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promife,  Lord  ; 
Oh !  help  my  unbelief. 

5  [To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 
Incarnate  God,  I  fly  ; 
Here  let  me  wafli  my  fpotted  foul 
From  crimes  of  deepeft  dye. 

5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  vi<ftorious  King, 

My  reigning  fins  fubdue  ; 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  feat, 
With  all  his  hellifli  crew.] 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helplefs  worm 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  full : 
Be  thou  my  ftrcngth  and  righteoufnefs. 
My  Jefus^  and  my  All. 


7  This  is  the  Man,  th'  exalted  Man, 

Whom  we,  unfcen,  adore  ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 
Our  hearts  fl\all  love  him  more. 

8  [Lord,  how  our  fouls  are  all  on  fire 

To  fee  thy  blefs'd  abode ; 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praife 
To  oilr  incarnate  God  !]  I 

9  And  while  our  faith  enjoys  this  fight,        j 

We  long  to  leave  our  clay  ; 
And  wifli  thy  fiery  chariots,  Lord, 
To  fetch  our  fouls  away. 


XCI.       COMMON    METRE. 
The  Glory  of  CHRIST  in  Heaven. 

1   /^H,  the  dciij;hts,  the  heav'niy  joys, 
V^     The  glories  of  the  place. 
Where  Jcfus  llieds  the  brighteft  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

a  Sweet  ma'icfty  and  awful  love 
Sitfiuiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  diftance  bow. 

3  [Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  fceptres  down  ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  pow'rs  rejoice 
To  fee  him  wear  the  crown. 

4  Archangtis  f.^unU  his  lofty  praife 

l>.rough  ev'ry  heav'niy  I^rect, 
And  hy  their  higheft  honours  down 
Submillive  at  his  feet.] 

5  Thofe  foft,  thoft  blefied  feet  of  his. 

That  once  rude  iron  tore, 
High  on  a  throne  of  li^ht  they  fland. 
And  all  the  i'aiuts  adore. 

6  H?s  head,  the  dear  jiiajeftiek  head, 

Th.it  crut^l  thorns  did  wound. 
Sec  what  immorta!  glories  fliiutr, 
Aud  circle  il  around  ! 


XCII.       COMMON    METRE. 

The  Church  faved^  and  her   Enemief  difup- 
pointed. 

[    QHOUT  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys 
O     Through  the  whole  nation  run  ; 
Ye  Weftern  {kies,  refound  the  noifc 
Beyond  the  rifing  fun. 

Z  Thee,  mighty  God,  our  fouls  admire, 
Thee  our  glad  voices  fing. 
And  join  with  the  celeftial  choir, 
To  praife  th'  eternal  King. 

3  Thy  pow'r  the  whole  creation  rule.*. 

And  on  the  flarry  Ccies 
Sits  fmiling  at  the  weakdefigns 
Thine  envious  foes  devife, 

4  Thy  fcorn  defidcs  their  feeble  rag<r, 

And  with  an  awful  frown, 
Flings  vaft  confufion  on  their  plots. 
And  fliakes  their  Buhd  down. 

5  [Their  fccret  fires  in  caverns  Liy, 

And  we  the  facrilice  ; 
But  gloomy  caverns  ftrove  in  vain 
lb  'fcape  all-fearching  eyes. 

9  Their  dark  dcfigns  wrre  all  rcveal'd, 
'i'hcir  trcafons  all  hetray'd  ; 
Praife  to  the  Lord,  that  broke  the  fnare 
Their  curfcd  hands  had  laid.] 

7   In  V \\\\  the  bufy  fons  of  hell 
Siill  new  rebcrllions  trv,, 
Tiittr  ioiils  fliall  pine  witii  envious  ra^j 
And  vtx  away,  aiid  die. 

S  Almighty  grace  defends  our  iviJ 
From  iheir  malicious  ptjwV ; 
Then  let  us  with  united  fc.n^s 
Almighty  grace  adw.-c. 


Book  II.      HYMNS,    kc,    xciii,  xciv,  xcr. 


189 


XCIII.       SHORT    METRE. 
GOD  al/.  and  in  all.      Pfalm  Ixxii.  25. 

1  TVyTY  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
IVl     To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 

I  cannot  live,  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  [Thy  fliining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell  ; 

*Tis  paradife  when  thou  art  here; 
If  thou  depart  'tis  hell.] 

3  [l\he  fmilings  of  thy  face, 
How  amiable  they  are  ! 

'Tis  heav'n  to  refl  in  thine  embrace ; 
And  no  \vhere  elfe  but  there.] 

4  [To  thee,  and  thee  alone. 
The  angels  owe  their  blils  ; 

Tiiey  fit  around  thy. gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  yefus  is.] 

5  [Not  all  the  harps  above 
Can  make  a  heav'rjly  place, 

k"  God  his  refidcnce  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  liis  face.] 

6  Nor  eanh  nor  all  the  Iky, 
Can  (^ne  delight  afford  ; 

No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 

Without  thy  prelence.  Lord. 

7  Thou  art  the  fea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  plealures  roll ; 
The  circle  where  my  paiFions  muve, 
And  centre  of  my  foul. 

8  [To  thee  my  fpirits  Hy 
V/'th  infinite  dcfire  : 

And  yet,  how  far  from  thee  I  lie  ! 
Dear  yifus  raife  me  higher,] 


XCIV.        COMMON    METRE. 

COD  my  only  Ilappliicp,      Pfal.  Ixxiii.  25. 

I   "iV  'T^'^  God,  my  oortion,  and  my  love, 
iVl     My  evc'rkfting  All, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heav'n  above, 
Or  en  this  eanhly  ball. 

a  [What  empty  things  are  all  the  ikies. 
And  this  inferior  clod  ! 
There's  noticing  here  defervcs  my  jcys, 
There's  uothinglike  my  God.] 

3  [In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  fun 
Scatters  his  feeble  light  : 
'Tis  thy  fweet  beams  create  my  noon  ; 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 


4  And  whilft  upon  my  rcfllefs  bed 

Amongfl  the  fliadcs  I  roll. 

If  my  Redeemer  flicws  hib  head, 

'Tis  morning  with  my  foul.] 

5  To  thee  ve  ovfc  our  v/ealth  and  friends. 

And  health  and  fafc  abode  ; 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  mtaner  things, 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

i6  EIow  vain  a  toy  is  glitt'ring  wealth. 
If  once  comp?,r'd'»to  thee? 
Or  what'j  tny  fafety,  or  my  health. 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me  ? 

7  Were  I  poflefTor  of  the  earth. 

And  call'd  the  ftars  mine  own  ; 
Without  thy  graces,  and  thyfelf, 
I  were  a  xvretch  undone  : 

8  Let  ct'uers  firetch  their  arms  like  feas. 

And  grafp  in  r/.i  the  fl^.ore. 
Grant  mc  the  vifits  of  thy  face. 
And  I  dtfire  no  more. 


XCV.       COMMON    METRE. 
Lmh  »n  him  ivhom  ibey  picrcsd  and  tr>ourn» 

1   TNFINITF.  grief !  amazing  woe  ! 
i-      Bthold  ray  bleeding  Lord  : 
Hell  and  the  jezi-s  coni^^ir^d  his  death, 
And  us'd  the  Kotnau  fword. 

i  Ch,  the  fnarp  pangs  of  fmarting  pain 
r,ly  dear  Redeemer  bore. 
When  knotty  v/hips,  and  ragged  ihorns, 
Kis  facrcd  body  tore. 

3  But  knotty  whips,  and  rrgged  thorns. 

In  vain  do  I  accuie  ; 
In  vain  I  blame  the  Roman  bsnd.>, 
And  the  more  fplteful  "Jdws. 

4  'Twere  you  my  fins,  my  cruel  iins, 

His  chief  tormentcrs  v/cre  ; 
Each  of  my  crimes  became  a  nail, 
And  unbelief  the  fpea*!-. 

5  'Tv'cre  you  that    pull'd  the  vengeance 

Upon  his  guiitlcfi;  head :  [down, 

Ereak,  break,  my  lieart,  oh  burft,  mine 

And  let  my  icrrows  bleed.  [eyes, 

6  Strike,  nighty  grace,  nay  flinty  foul, 

*J  ill  melting  waters  flow. 
And  deep  repentance  drown  mine  eyes 
In  unalfltmbled  woe. 


190       HYMNS,  &c.  XCVI5  xcvii,  xcviii,  xcix,  c.  Book  11. 


XCVI.       COMMON    METRE 

Difiinguijbing    Lo-ve  ;    Or,  Angels  funJjhei^ 
liltin  faveJ. 


"1 


How  feldom  do  I  rife  to  God, 

Or  tafte  the  joys  above  ? 
This  mountain  prefl'cs  down  my  faith 

And  chills  my  llnming  love. 


1    -pvOWN    headlong   from    the   native^  When  fmiling  mcrcv  courts  my  fold 
1^      The  rebel  angels  fell,  [flcics  with  all  its  hcav'nly  charms 

And  thunder-bolts  of  flaming  wrath 
Purfu'd  them  deep  to  hell. 

a  Down  from  the  top  of  earthly  blifs 


Rebellious  man  was  hurl'd 
And  "Je/js  floop'd  beneath  the  gravpi 
To  reach  a  finking  work'. 

Oh,  love  of  infinite  degree  ! 

Unmeafurabic  grace  ! 
Muft  heav'n's  etern.U  Darling  die, 

To  favc  a  trait'rous  lacc  ^ 

Mufi  angels  fink  for  ever  down. 
And  burn  in  qucMchlefs  fire. 

While  Godf->r:ak.es  his  iliining  throne 
To  raifc  us  wretches  higher  ? 

Ch,  for  his  Live,  l^t  earth  and  ikies 

With  iiiille'u.ja' t  ring. 
And  tlic  full  clioir  of  human  tongues 

M\  H.lkij-.'os  Ung. 


This  (lubborn,  this  relentlcfs  thing, 
Would  thruft  it  from  my  aims. 


A^ainfl  the  thunders  rf  thy  word 

Rebellious  I  have  flood  ; 
My  heart  it  fljakis  not  ut  the  wrath 

And  terrors  of  a  Co:'. 

Dear  Saviour,  ftctp  this  rock  of  mine 
In  thine  own  crimfon  fea  ! 

None  but  a  bath  of  blood  divine 
Can  mcli.  the  flint  awyy. 


'I. 


XCVii.        LONG    MhlRL 
The  p.-e. 


I'J^RO?,!  hep.v'n  the  finning  ar^gcls  fell 
X     Aiic< 'A  ruth  anddarknelbchiiuMthera  3  There's  net  a  fparrow  cr  a  woriix. 


XCIK.       COMMON    METRE. 

T/Si-  DooL  of  cod's  Deer  e-, 

ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
Ab.ab'd  before  thtir  God  ; 
V  hntc'er  hi^  fov'rcign  voice  has  forru'd 
He  govcrjns  wiili  a  nod. 

S  [Ten  thc^ufand  agts  ere  the  ili^es 
Were  into  mrtio::  brou^I  t; 
All  the  long  years  .ind  v.xn-lds  to  come 
Stood  prei'eut  to  his  thojghL 


ccv.'u  ; 
But  man,  vile  m:in,  fnrfcck  his  blifa 
And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  crown. 

a  Amazin'*  work  of  fov'rcign  grace, 
'j'hut  could  dlftLng'jifli  rebels  To  ! 
Our  g:iilty  trcalbns  calld  aloud 
Eor  tvulafting  feitcrs  too. 

.",  To  thee,  to  rhcc,  almi..;hty  love. 
Our  fouls,  <jurxcives,  our  all  wc  pay  ; 
Aliilions  of  tongues  fliall  found  thy  piaii'e 
On  the  bright  hills  of  heav'nly  day. 


XCVIII.       COMMON    McTRE. 
HarJ/ufs  of  Heart  co>fiplained  cf. 

X   TV/fY  heart  how  dreadful  hard  it, is  ! 
XVX      How  heavy  here  it  lies  ; 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  bre.ift, 
Jul!  like  a  rock  of  ice  I 
a  Sin,  like  a  raging  tyrant,  fits 
Upon  this  flinty  throne, 
And  ev'ry  grace  lies  bury'd  deep 
Beneath  this  heart  ot  llone. 


Ei:t's  found  in  his  decrees ; 
Hera-Trs  monHrchs  to  tluir  throne?, 
And  finks  liiem  as  he  plcaftj.l 

4  If  liglit  attends  the  courie  I  ruij, 

'lis  he  provides  tlioic  rays  ! 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  my  fua» 

If  darkncfs  cloud  my  tlays. 
Yet  I  could  not  be  much  conccm'd, 

Ncr  vainly  long  to  fee 
The  volumes  of  his  deep  decrees, 

What  moirJis  ar^*  Avrit  for  me. 

When  he  reveals  the  book  of  life. 
Oh,  may  I  read  my  name 

Amongft  the  chcfen  of  his  love, 
The  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb. 


C.       LONG    METRE. 

Thf  Prifcr.c:  cf  CHRIST  is  the  If:  of  my  Scul. 

iTTOW  full  of  anguilli  is  the  thought, 
JlT   How  it  diflracls  and  tears  my  heart, 
If  God  at  laft,  my  fov'rcign  Judge, 
Should  '"row:-',  and  bid  my  foul  defart  ! 


Book  II. 


HYMNS,    &c.    CI,  cii,  ciir. 


191 


ft  Lord,  when  I  quit  this  earthly  ftage, 
Where  iliall  I  fly  but  to  thy  brcaft  ? 
For  I  have  fought  no  other  home  : 
For  I  have  learn'd  no  other  rcfl:. 

3  I  cannot  live  contented  here, 
Without  fome  glimpres  of  thy  face  ; 
And  heav'n,  without  thy  prcfence  there, 
Will  be  a  dark  and  tirefome  place. 

4  When  earthly  cares  engrofs  the  day, 
And  hold  my  thoughts  afide  from  thee, 
The  fliining  hours  of  cheerful  light 
Are  long  and  tedious  years  to  me. 

5  And  if  no  cv'ning  vifit's  paid 
Between  my  Saviour  and  my  foul, 

How  dull  the  night !  how  fad  the  (hade  ! 
How  mournfully  the  minutes  roll  ! 

6  This  flefli  of  mine  might  learn  as  foon 
To  live,  yet  part  with  all  my  blood  ; 
To  breathe,  when  vital  air  is  gone, 
Or  thrive  and  grow  without  my  food. 

7  [CorJjl  is  my  light,  my  life,  my  care, 
Mv  blelTed  hop:^,  my  heav'nly  pri^e  ; 
Dearer  than  ail  my  pailions  arc, 
My  limbs,  my  bowels,  or  my  eyes. 

8  The  firings  that  twine  about  my  heart. 
Tortures  and  racks  may  tear  them  off; 
But  they  can  never,  never  part 

With  their  dear  hold  of  Ci-riJ,  my  love.] 

9  [My  God  !  and  can  a  humble  child. 
That  loves  thee  with  a  flame  lb  high, 
Be  ever  from  thy  fdce  exii'd, 
Without  the  pity  of  thine  eye  ? 

ic  ImpofTible  ! — For  thine  own  hands 
Huve  tv'd  my  hear!:  fo  fart  to  thee, 
And  ill  thy  book  the  promife  ftands, 
Thit  where  t'iou  art,  thy  friends  mufl  be.] 


4  The  plcafures  that  allure  ourfenfe 

Arcdang'rous  fnares  to  fouls; 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flatt'ring  fwcet, 
And  dafli'd  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  mine  all-fufTicIent  good, 

My  portion  and  my  choice. 

In  him  my  vafl  defires  are  fiU'd, 

And  all  my  pow'rs  rejoice. 

6  In  vain  the  world  accofls  my  ear, 

And  tempts  my  heart  anew ; 
I  cannot  buy  your  blifs  fo  dear, 
Nor  part  with  heav'n  for  you. 


CI.        COMMON    METRE. 
Tie  IVcrlfs  three  chief  Tcnptaticns. 

1  ^TTHEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 

VV        Vv'e  look  on  things  bclcnv, 

Koncur  and  goU,  and  fenfuai  joy, 

H'jw  vain  axid  (iar:g'rou.>  too  \ 

2  [Honour's  a  pufFof  noiA'  breath  ; 

Yet  men  cxpofe  their  bii.od, 


And  venture  everlara: 


Lh. 


To  gain  that  airy  good. 

While  ethers  ft?.rve  the  nobler  mind, 
Ar.d  feed  on  iluniug  du'l, 

They  rob  the  fcrjjcnt  o!  his  focd,  , 
T'  ir.dui-i?  a  I.-iiid  kit.] 


GIL       LONG    METRE. 

A  happy  Refurrefilor.. 

I AJO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more, 
L\     But  with  a  cheerful  gafp  rcfign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave 
'Fhefe  dying,  with'ring  limbs  of  mine. 

2  Let  worms  devour  my  v.'afting  flefh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  duii. 
My  God  fliall  raife  my  frame  anew, 
At' the  revival  of  the  jufl, 

3  Break,  facred  morning,  through  the  fkies, 
Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day, 

Cut  ihort  the  hours,  dear  Lord,  and  come; 
Thy  ling'ring  wheels,  how  long  they  flay. 

4  [Our  wearied  fpirits  faint  to  fee 
The  light  of  thy  returning  face. 
And  hear  the  language  of  thofclips 
Where  God  has  llied  his  richefl  grace.] 

5  [Hafle  then  upon  the  wings  of  love, 
Roufe  all  the  pious  fleeping  clay, 
That  we  may  join  in  heav'nly  joys. 
And  fing  the  triumph  of  the  day.] 

cm.       COMMON    METRE. 
Christ's  CommiJJloit,     John  iii.  16,  17. 

1  /^CME.  happy  fouls,  approach  your 
V.^  With  new  melodious  longs  ;  [God, 
Come  tCKdcr  to  Almighty  grace  , 

The  tributes  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  lirange,  fo  bound tcfs  was  the  love 

l.hat  pity'd  dying  mcii. 
The  Fatlier  fcnt  his  equal  .Son, 
To  give  them  liie  again, 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  J'f--^,  v.cre  net  arni'd, 

With  a  revenging  red, 
No  h.ird  commJiliou  toporfuira 
Tlie  vtnc^!-:\nce  of  «  cJuJ; 


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4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  miUl, 

And  wrath  forfook  the  throne, 
When  CLiiJi  on  the  kind  errand  came 
And  brought  falvatiun  down. 

5  Here,  finncrs.you  may  heal  your  wounds. 

And  wipe  your  furrows  dry  : 
Truftin  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  fliall  never  die. 

6  See,  dcareft  1.01  d,  our  willing  fouls 

Accept  thine  oHtr'd  grace  ; 
We  blefs  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 
Aud  give  the  Father  praife. 


CIV.       SHORT    METRE. 

The  fuf7:c. 

I   "r>  AISE  your  triumphant  foags 
Xv.  To  an  immortal  tune, 
Let  the  wide  earth  rcfound  the  deeds 
Celeftial  grace  has  done. 

a  Sing  how  eternal  love 
Its  chief  beloved  chofc. 
And  hid  him  raifc  our  wretched  race 
From  tUcir  abyfs  of  v.'oes. 

5  Hishandnoth-under  bears, 
Nor  terror  clclhcs  his  brow  ; 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  fouls 
'I'o  litrccr  liames  below. 

4  '  Fwas  mercy  filJ'd  the  thrcae, 
And  wr.^th  llo(.cl  lilent  by, 

When  Cbriji  v/as  fent  \\  ich  pardons  down 
To  rebels  doom'd  to  die. 

5  Now,  finncrs,  dry  your  tears, 
Let  hop'-'lcfs  forrow  ceafe  ; 

Bijw  to  the  fceptrc  of  his  love. 
And  take  the  olTjr'd  peace. 

6  I-ord,  we  obey  thy  call ; 
We  lay  an  humble  cl.iim 

To  the  falvation  fhju  haft  brought. 
And  love  and  praife  thy  name. 


And  tlireat'ning  vengeance  rolls  above 
To  crulli  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodnefs  cries — Forbear  ! 

And  flrait  the  thunder  ftays  : 
And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath 
And  w  eary  out  his  grace  ? 

4  Lord,  we  have  long  abus'd  thy  love, 

'1  00  long  indulg'd  our  fm, 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  fee 
What  rebels  we  have  been. 

5  No  more,  ye  lufls,  fliall  ye  command, 

No  more  will  we  obey; 
Stretch  out,  O  God,  thy  conqu'ring  hand 
Aud  drive  thy  foes  away. 

CVI.       COMMON    METRE. 

Repentance  at  the  Crcfs. 

r   /^H,  if  my  foul  w.is  form'd  for  woe, 
V,'      How  would  1  vent  my  fighs  ! 
Repentance  fliould  like  rivers  How, 
1  rom  both  my  ftreamiiig  eyes. 

2  'Twas  for  my  fins  my  dcareft  Lord 
Hung  on  the  eurftd  tree. 
And  groau'd  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  foul,  for  thee. 

J  Cs,  how  I  hate  thole  Itfts  of  mine 
That  crucify 'd  ray  God, 
Thife  Unsthat  pierc'dantlnail'd  hUflcfli 
Fait  to  the  fatal  wood. 

4  Ye-,  rv.\  Redefiner,  they  fl:-ll  die, 
Mv  heart  has  fo  decreed  ; 

Nor  will  I  fpare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  Whilft  with  a  melting  broken  heart 
My  muider'd  Lord  I  xiew, 

I'll  raife  revenge  againft  my  iins, 
And  fiay  the  murd'rers  too. 


MZTivF. 


JR.c^'eni.uuc  fniv'inr  f, ofn  the  {?ai:i!ue  .y"  GOD. 
tali  v.'? 


CV.       COMMf.N 

•/ 
I      A    NP  are  v.-e  wrerc!i:.3  yet  aliv 
1\.      Aud  vi»»  we  ytt  rebel  ? 
'  J'isbour.dlefs,  'tis  Amazi  .'^  love, 
Ihat  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

a  The  burd.a  of  our  weighty  j^lh 
Would  li;ik  u»  d;^wu  to  ^.c^iius. 


CVil.       COMMON    METRE. 

The  CJerlajVwg  Abj\nce  rf  GOD  iitio'etahle. 

I   'nr'H.\T  awful  d.iy  will  furcly  come, 
X.        1  h'  ;\ppointed  hour  m.ikes  hall 
When  I  nr.iil  Ihind  before  my  Judge 
And  pali  the  foL-nm  tcft. 

%  Thou  lovely  chief  of  all  my  joys, 
Thou  Sov'rcHgn  of  my  heart, 
i\o\y  could  i  bear  to  hear  thy  vcicc 
Piauounce  the  found,  Dcp.<rtf 


Book  II.         HYMNS,  &c.  cviii,  cix,  qx.,. 


193 


3  The  thunder  of  that  difmal  word 

Would  fo  torment  my  ear, 
*Twould  tear  my  foul  alunder,  Lord, 
With  moft  tormenting  fear. 

4  [What,  to  be  banifli'd  for  my  life, 

And  yet  forbid  to  die  ? 
To  linger  in  eternal  pain, 
Yet  death  for  ever  fly  ?] 

5  Oh,  wretched  fl;ate  of  deep  dcfpair 

To  fee  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my'  doleful  ftation  where 
I  muft  not  tafte  his  love  ! 

6  yr/«/,  I  throw  my  arms  around 

And  hang  upon  thy  bread  ; 
Without  a  gracious  fmile  from  thee 
My  fpirit  cannot  reft. 

7  Oh  !  tell  me  that  my  wortlilefs  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands, 
Shew  me  fome  promife  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  falvation  ftands. 

8  [Give  mc  one  kind,  afluring  word, 

To  (ink  my  fears  again, 
And  cheerfully  my  foul  lliall  wait 
Her  three  fcore  years  and  ten.] 


CVIII.       COMMON    METRE. 

Accefs  to  the  throne  cf  Grace  by  a  Llcdiator. 

I   /^OME,  let  US  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
V><     Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  fmiie  to  fee  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

1  Once  'twas  a  feat  of  dreadful  wrath, 
And  fliot  devouring  flame  ; 
Our  God  appear'U  confuming  Are, 
Aud  vengeance  was  his  name. 

3  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jefi^s*  blood 

That  caln'd  his  frov/ning  lace. 
That  fprinkled  o'er  his  burning  throne 
And  turnd  the  wrath  to  grace. 

4  Now  we  m:iy  b.'Av  before  his  feet. 

And  venture  near  the  Lord  ; 
No  lierv  chei  ub  guards  his  feat. 
Nor  double  flaming  fword. 

5  The  peaceful  gates  of  heav'niy  blifs 

Arc  open'd  by  t!ie  Son  ; 
Higli  Icr.ui  raiie  our  notes  of  pr,.ife, 
Ajid  ifcacU  tli'  ahnigluy  tUrJac. 


6  To  thee,  ten  thoufand  thanks  we  bring, 
Great  Advocate  on  hrgK :  •  • , 
And  glory  to  tH*   eternal  King  ^'   . 
That"  lays  Eis  fury  byj 


CIXy*   .  ^jONq  metre.  , 

The  ddt;iitefs  of  Providence. 

iT    ORD,'weadorc  thy  vaft  defigns, 
JL^  T^'  obfcure  abyfs  of  Providence, 
Too  deep  to  foundwith  mortal  lines,. 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  fcnfe. 

a  Now  thou  array'ft' thine  awful  fac^ 
In  an^ry  frowns,  without  a  fmile : 
We,  through  the  cloud,  believe  thy  grace, 
Secure  of  thy  compaflion  fl:ill. 

3  Through  feas  andftorms  of  deepdiftrefs 
We  fail  by  faith,  and  not  by  fight. 

Faith  guides  us  in  the  wildcrnefs, 
Through  all  the  briars,  and  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 
Refolve  to  fcourge  us  here  below, 
Still  we  muft  lean  upon  our  God, 
Thine  arm  fhall  bear  us  fafely  through. 


ex. 


SHORT    METRE. 


Triumph  o-ver  Death,  in  the  Hope   cf  the  R.'J- 
urr'.Siior. 

I      A  ND  muft  this  body  die .? 
xV     This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  muft  thcfe  uiSlive  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay  ? 

a  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms 
Shall  but  retiue  this  flelli, 
'Till  my  triumphant  fpirit  comes. 
To  put  it  on-afrefli. 

3  God  my  Redeemer  lives, 
And  often  from  the  ikics, 

Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dufi;, 
'Till  he  fliali  bid  it   rife. 

4  Array 'd  in  glorious  grace,- 
Shall  thefc  vile  bodies  flilne, 

And  cv'ry  lliapc,aud  ev'ry  facc^ 
Look  heav'niy  and  divii'je. " 

5  I'licft  lively  hopes  w^  owe  < .,   , 

Tu7/-/dyiitg,lovc;,v.    ..  " 

\7e  would  adore  his  grace  bclo'.v. 

And  fnjglii^pow'r  above.      - 


194        HYMNS,  &c.  cxi,  cxii,  cxin,  cxrv.     Book  II. 


6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praifc 
Of  thclc  our  humble  fongs, 
Till  tunes  cf  nobler  iuund  we  raifc, 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 


CXI.       COMfvION    METRE. 

Tbanhjgivingfor  ViBory  :   Or^  OOO's  Domitf 
ion,   and  our  Deliv<ra7Ke. 

X   ►yiON  rejoice,  and  Judah  fing, 
/_4     The  Lord  aflumcs  hit  throue  ; 
Come,  let  us  own  the  htav'niy  King, 
And  malce  his  glories  known. 

a  The  great,  the  wicked,  md  the  proud, 
From  their  high  Itats  arc  hurl'd  j 
*jfebcvab  rides  upon  a  dimd, 
And  thunders  through  the  world. 

3  He  reigns  upon  tli*  ctcraal  hills, 

Dlftributcs  mortal  crowns  ; 
Empires  are  fix'd  beneath  hii  fmiles, 
And  totter  at  his  frowns. 

4  Navies  that  rule  the  ocean  wide, 

Arc  vanquifli'd  by  his  breath. 
And  k^ioiib,  arm'd  with  pow'rand  pride, 
D.  cLud  to  wairy  de;ith. 

5  L  '  tvraTits  r  rke  no  more  pretence 

Tt'vex  cv.-^  happy  l?,id  : 
Tehavjf-'^  ri?nie  is  our  defence  ; 
Our  buckler  is  his  hand. 


CXII. 


LOXG    METRE. 


Angels  minljierliig  to  CHRIST   and  Saintt. 


R£AT  Gcd  !    to    what   a    glorious 


Cjt         hcii'ht 


Haft  thou  advanc'd  the  Lord  thy  Son,? 
An.;:ls  in  all  their  rubes  of  liglit,  \ 

Arc  made  the  fervants  of  his  throne. 

a  Ev.forc  his  feet  thine  armies  wait, 
Aud  fwift  as  uan.cs  of  fire  they  move, 
To  manage  his  aiTairoof  ftatc, 
In  works  of  vcugcaj.ce  and  of  love, 

3  His  orders  run  through  all  the  hofls, 
Le;ioii8  dclcead  at  his  ccmmaid, 

To  fliiclu  ai.d  ;^ird  our  native  coaft-, 
When  for-^';ga  rage  iuv:idcs  our  land. 

4  Now  t^cy  arc  fent  to  guide  our  feet 
Up  to  the  g;uci>  of  thiiic  abode. 


Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet. 
In  travelling  theheav'niy  road. 

5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground, 
And  thou  ihalt  bid  me  rile  and  come, 
Send  a  btlovcd  angel  down, 
Saie  to  conduvfb  my  fpirit  home. 

CXIII,       COMMON    METRE. 
The  fame. 
I    "T^HE  majcfly  of  Solomom 
JL       Hou'  glorious  to  behold 
The  fcrvants  w;iiting  round  his   throne, 
The  ivVy  and  iht  gold  ! 

t  But,  mighty  God  ;  thy  palace  fliines 
With  far  fapcrior  beams  ; 
Thine  angcl-guards  arc  fwift  as  winds, 
Thy  minifttrs  are  Hamcf. 

3  [Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  made 

His  entrance  on  the  earth, 
A  fhininj/  army  downward  fled, 
To  celebrate  his  birth. 

4  And  when  opprc.'s'd  with  pains  and  fears, 

On  the  cold  ground  he  lies, 
Behold  a  hcav'niy  form  appears, 
T'  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  hantl*  of  CbrJj},  our  King, 

Are  all  their  legions  giv'n  ; 
Tlity  wait  upon  his  faints,  and  bring 
His  chofen  heirs  to  heav'n. 

rieafure  and  praife   run   through  their 
To  fee  a  finner  turn  ;  [huft, 

That  S.itan  has  a  Ciptive  loft. 
And  Cbrift  a  fubjccl:  born. 

But  there's  an  hour  of  brighter  joy, 

When  he  his  an;^cls  feuds 
Obftiaate  rebels  to  deftroy, 

And  gather  in  his  friends. 

Oh  !  could  I  fay  without  a  doubt. 
There  il^r^U  my  foul  be  found, 

Then  let  the  great  archanL^f  1  ilicut, 
A:id  the  liift  trun)5>tt  founci. 


CaIV.       CO   ;|yiON    METRE. 
CURI31*S  Dejth^  HSljry  and  Do->'tu:cn. 

I  SING  my  Saviour's  word'rous  death  ; 
He  cc>rqucr'd  v.  hen  he  fell : 
'Ti:  f-Jh\:  !  r.'d  h's  dying  breath, 
Ana  (liook.  the  gMiie  of  l^eli. 


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a  *Tis  Jin'[h*d  !   our  Immanutl  crics, 
The  dreadful  work  is  done  ! 
Ilcnce  fl-.nll  his  fuv'relgn  throne  arifc, 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 

3  His  crofn  a  fur-e  foundation  laid 

For  glory  and  icuown, 
V/iien  thrcnigh  tiiC  r«"j^Jou3  of  the  dead 
He  pafs'd  to  reach  the  crown. 

4  Exalted  at  his  Father's  Hdc 

tilts  01  r  A  icli  riows  Lord  ; 
To  hcavn  ^nd  hc!I  his  h.invis  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 

**  . 

J  The  faints  from  liis  propillous  eye, 

Await  thtir  ic/cral  crowns, 

And  all  the  fons  of  darkneis  fly 

The  terrour  of  his  frowns. 


CXV.       COMMON    METRE. 
GOD  tie  Avenger  cf  his  Saints  (    Or,  His  X'/to- 

z  TTIGH  33  tlieheav'ns  above  the  ground, 
X  JL     Reigns  the  Creator,  Gcd  ; 
Wide  as  the  wliole  crraiiyii'o  bound 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 

a  Let  princes  cf  exalted  ilate 

To  him  afcribc  their  crown, 

Render  thfir  homage  st  his  feet, 

And  caft  their  glories  down. 

3  Knov/  that  his  ki/'_^dum  is  fuprcmc, 

Your  lofty  thoughts  are  vain  ; 
He  calls  yoM  gods,  tliat  awful  nanio. 
But  ye  \w\vX  dic  like  men. 

4  Then  let  the  fov'reigns  of  th.e  globe 

Not  dare  to  vcx  ti.'e  jiin  ; 
He  puts  on  vengeance  like  a  re  be, 
And  treads  the  worms  toduft. 

5  Ye  judges  of  the  earth  be  wife. 

And  think  of  hcav'n  \\  ivh  ftar  ; 
The  mcaatft  faint  that  you  difpife 
1-Ias  an  aven^'er  there. 


CXVI.       C(  MMC'N    M, 
Ivlercit:  and  TLir.nis. 


IRE. 


I  TTOVV  can  I  fink  with  fuch  a  prop 
jlX.      As  my  eternal  God, 
""v\i>o  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  fpreaus  the  hcav'cs  abroad  ? 


a  How  can  I  die  while  Jefus  lives, 
Who  rofe  and  left  the  dead ; 
Pardon  and  grace  my  foul  receives 
From  mine  exalted  head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have. 

Shall  be  for  ever  thine  ! 
"Whate'er  my  duty  bids  mc  give. 
My  cheerful  hands  refign. 

4  Yet  if  1  might  m.ake  fome  rcferve. 

And  di'.ty  did  not  c<Jl, 
I  love  my  Cicd  with  zeal  fo  great, 
'I'hat  I  lliould  give  him  all. 


CXVII.        LONG    METRE. 

Living  a;id  dying,  tvitb  GOD  fyf.nt. 

iT  CANNOT  bear  thine  abfence,  Lord, 
i    Aiy  life  expires  if  thou  depart ; 
yjt  t!:ou,  my  heart,  frill  near  my  God, 
And  ihou,  my  Gnd,  be  near  my  heart. 

z  I  was  not  born  U:)^  earth  or  fin, 
Nor  can  I  live  on  ti-.ings  fo  viie  ; 
Yet  I  will  flay  my  father's  tine, 
And  hope  ar.d  wait  forheav'u  a  v.  hil  \ 

3  Then,  deartR  Lord,  in  thine  r:r,brace, 
I^et  me  rcfign  my  fleeting  breath. 
And,  wiili  H  fmile  upon  my  fac^, 
i-iiii  the  imnortaat  hour  of  death. 


CXVlIi.     LONG  met-;e. 

The  Prlefihood  of  cri?.iST. 

i"y3I'OOD  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  fkies, 
13  R.'vcnge  the  bleed  cf  Aid  cries  : 
I'ut  tlie  dear  fbream,  when  Chrijl  was  Hairj, 
Speaks /'^«f(f  as  loud  frcm  ev'ry ^^\\x. 

i  Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  hi^h  ; 
Eehoid  he  lays  his  vcr.gep.nce  by  ; 
And  rebels  that  dcfervc  his  fword 
Become  the  fav'ritcs  of  the  Lord. 

3  To  ffus  let  our  praifes  rife, 
Who  gave  his  life  a  facrilice  * 
Now  he  appears  before  his  God, 
And,  for  our  pardon,  pleads  his  blood. 


CaIA.       CO'^iMON    METRE. 

The  Holy  Scriptures. 

I    T    ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
JLi      1  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
And  not  a  giimpfc  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  tliy  written  word. 


igS        H  Y  M  N  S,  &V.  cxx,  cxxi,  cxxii,  cxxiii.  Book  II. 


a  The  volume  of  my  father's  grace 
Docs  all  my  grief  afluage  : 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
Aimoll  in  ev'ry  page. 

3  [This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  v,ife. 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  confccrated  water  flows, 

To  quench  my  thii  ft  of  fin  ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
No  danger  dwells  therein.! 

5  This  is  the  Judge  that  ends  the  ftrife, 

"Where  wit  and  reafon  frtil; 
My  guide  lo  evcrlafting  life. 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

6  Oh  I   may  thy  counfels,  mighty  God, 

■My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Nor  i  forlake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  ri;>ht  hand. 


CXX.        SHORT    METRE. 
Tie  Laiv  aud  CtJlHH  jciiied  in  Scripture. 

I   npK£  Lord  declares  his  will, 
X     And  kctps  the  world  in  awe  ; 
Amidil  the  fmoke  on  6V;.j/'s  hiil, 
Ereaks  out  his  iicry  law. 

s  'jhe  Lord  reveals  his  face. 
And,  fmiling  from  above, 
Send-  down  the  gofpcl  of  his  grace, 
Th'  epiltlcs  of  his  love. 

3  Thefe  facrcd  words  impart 
Our  Maker's  jufl:  commands  ; 

The  pity  of  his  melting  hthrt. 

And  vengeance  of  iiij  hands. 

4  [Hence  we  awake  our  fear 
\Ve  draw  our  comfort  hcpce  ; 

The  arms  of  grace  aie  treafur'd  here, 
AwX  aimour  of  deicnce. 

5  We  learn  Cbrlll  crucify'd. 
And  here  behold  his  blood  ? 

All  arts  and  knowledges  befidc 
Will  do  us  little  good.] 

6  We  read  the  heav'nly  word, 
We  take  the  ofter'd  grace, 

Qbev  the  ftatutes  of  the  Lord, 
A'.id  truft  hli  promifes. 


7  In  vain  fliall  Satan  rage 
Againft  a  book  divine. 
Where  wrath  and  lightning  guard  the  page. 
Where  beams  of  mercy  fhinc. 


CXXI.       LONG    METRE. 

^be  laiL-  and  Gcfpel  difinginjhed. 

I'  I  'HE   law  commands,  and  makes  u» 
X.  know 

What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe  ; 
But  'tis  the  gcfpcl  muft  reveal 
Where  lies  (ur  (Irengih  to  do  his  will. 

zThe  law  difcovers  guilt  and  fin, 
And  ihcws  how  vile  our  hcjrts  Iiavcb.cn; 
Only  the  gofpeJ  can  expr 'is 
Forgiving  love,  and  clcanfing  grace. 

3  What  curfcs  doth  the  law  denounce 
A^aiuft  the  man  that  fails  but  opcc  ? 
But  in  the  gofpcl  Chrljl  appears, 
Pard'ning  the  guilt  of  niim'rous  years. 

4  My  foul,  no  mare  attemjit  to  draw 
Tljy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law  ; 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  gofpcl  gives  : 
The  man  that  trufts  the  prcmife  lives. 


ilV  >7"Y  God  permit  m< 
L>X   A  flranger  to  n/;, 


CXXII.       LONG    METRE. 
Kitiremt'n'  and  lileditation, 

not  to  be. 

[I  if  and  thee  ; 
Air.idft  a  thoufand  :hoi:g!its  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  hi^^htA  "jcvc. 

i  W'hy  {liould  my  paiLons  rr.ix  with  earth, 
And  thus  dtbalc  my  heaX''nly  birth  ? 
Whv  Ih.ould  I  ckuvc  to  things  be'ow. 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviovir,  go  ? 

3  Call  mcaway  from  ileHi  and  fenie. 
One  fov'rtign  v.ord  can  draw  n-ic  thence 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine. 

And  allinfciiour  joys  refign. 

4  Be  earth  with  all  her  fccnc6  withdrawn  ; 
Let  noife  and  vanity  begone  : 

In  fccret  filcnce  of  the  iiund. 

My  heav'n,  and  there  my  God,  T  find. 


CXXIII.       LONG    METRE, 

TLe  Baufit  of  Public  Ordinances. 

I    \  WAY  from  ev'ry  mortal  care, 
_ZjL  Away  from  earth,  our  fouls  retreat; 
We  leave  this  worthlefs  world  afar. 
And  wait  and  worihip  near  thy  feat. 


Book  II.  HYMNS,  &c.  cxxiv,  cxxv,  cxxvi,  cx-xvii.     197 


a  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace 
We  fee  thy  feet,  and  we  adore  ; 
We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 
And  Icdrn  the  wonders  of  thy  pow'r. 

3While  here  ourvarious  wants  Ave  mourn, 
United  groans  afcend  on  high  ; 
And  pray'rs  produce  a  quick  return 
Of  blelTnigs  in  variety. 

4  If  Saian  rage,  and  fin  grow  ftrong, 
Here  we  receive  fome  cheering  word  ; 
We  gird  the  gofpel  armour  on, 

To  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 

5  Or  if  our  fpirit  faints  and^ie*, 

(Our  confcience  gal  I'd  with  inward  ftings) 
Here  doth  the  righteous  fun  arife, 
With  healing  beams  beneath  his  wings. 

6  Father  !  my  foul  would  ftill  abide 
Within  thy  temple  near  thy  fide  ; 
But  if  my  feet  muft  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart.  . 


CXXV.       LONG    METRE. 

Faith  and  Repentance,  Unbelief  and  Impefiiieme. 

1 T    IFE  and  immortal  joys  are  giv'n 
J_J  To  fouls  that  mourn  the  fins  they've 

done  ; 
Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  heav'n, 
By  faith  in  Gou'i  eternal  Son. 

^  Woe  to  the  wretch  that  never  felt 
The  inward  pangs  of  pious  grief. 
But  adds  to  all  his  crying  guilt 
The  ftubborn  fin  of  unbelief. 

3  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead. 
Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies  : 
He  feals  the  curfe  on  his  own  head. 
And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 


'13  not  the  law  of  ten  coiTimands 
On  holy  Sinai  giv'n, 


CXXIV.         COMMON      METRE 
JS/lofeSy  Aaron  and  J-Jhua. 

'  T 

6r  fent  to  men  by  Mofes*  hands, 
Can  bring  us  lafe  to  heav'n. 

a  'Tis  not  the  blnod  which  Aarrin  fpilt, 
Nor  fmoke  of  fweeti-fl:  imell. 
Can  buy  a  pardon  for  our  guilt, 
Or  fave  ouv  fouls  iroin  heil. 

3  A^<ipfirM^  prjeftrefignshis  breath, 
-'AtGod'u  immedi.-ite  \yiil ; 
.^;t<ciin»ihe  def^rt  yitlJs  to  death, 
Up-»n  th*  appointed  hili. 


4  And  thus  en  7 


fsA^ 


i  le  ir'.bcs  of  Ifrr.A  flaiid, 
Whi'e  M^fcs  bowVif.is  hcr.d  and  dy'd 
Sliort  of  the  prornis'd  land. 


5  ^ 


T^r-'.v^  re'rice,  now  *y )J}jua  le.-.ds, 
He'll  biiii.c;  70fif  tri'.K-s  ro  refl  ; 

So  f-iT  the  Saviour's  n;i.Tie  exceeds 
The  ruler  3r.d  the  p'-.'tT-. 


Saviour. 


CXaVI.       COMMON    METRE. 
GOD  glorijled  in  the  Gofpel. 

I  'T^HE  LordjdefcendJng  from  above, 
X       Invites  his  children  near; 
While  pow'r  and  truth,  and  boundlefs 
Difplay  their  glories  here.  [love^ 

%  Here,  in  the  gofpel's  wcpd'rous  frame, 
Frcfh  wifdom  we  purfue  ; 
A  thoufand  angels  learn  thy  naree. 
Beyond  whate'er  they  knew. 

Thy  name  is  writ  in  fairefr  lines, 
Thy  wonders  here  we  trace  ; 

Wifdom  thiough  all  the  myft'ry  fhines. 
And  tliincs  in  Jifus''  face. 

The  law  its  bcft  obedience  owes 

To  our  incarnate  God  ; 
And  thy  revengnijr  iuilicc  fliows 

Its  honours  in  his  ll,;od. 

But  Hill  the  liiftce  of  thy  grace 
Our  warmer  thoughts  employs, 

Ci^ds  thowiioiefcene  wilh  brighter  rays, 
And  more  exalts  cur  joys. 

CXXVII.       LONG    METRE. 

Circumcifion  and  Eaptifm^ 

{ ',Vrit-i;n  only  for  thip  nvho  pra5i;fe  ibe  Bip" 

■'/■''  f  Infants. 

['T~'HUS  did  the  fons  of  Ah-cVm  pnfs  j 

1.     Under  t  he  bloody  fcal  of  grace  ; 
The  ycurg  difci|;rc«.  bcrr.  the  yoke, 
"J'iH  Chrif.  the  pa^T.ful  bcnclage  broke-, 

2  Ey  milder  ways  diith  J^fis  nrove 
His  Father's  ccv/'na:nt,  r.nd  his  love  \ 
He  fcals  to  faints  his  giv  ri^us  grace, 
Ncr  doca  fcrbid  their  infant  race. 


198       HYMNS,  &c.  cxxviii,  cxxix,  cxxx,  cxxxi.   Book  11. 

CXXX.       COMMON    METRE. 

The  miv  Creation. 

I      A  Tl'END,  while  God's  exalted  Son 
xV.     Doth  his  own  glory  flicw  ; 
Behold  I  fit  upon  mv  throne. 


3  Their  feed  is  fprinklcd  with  his  blood, 
Their  children  let  apart  for  God; 
His  fpirit  on  their  offspring  flied, 
JLike  water  pour'd  upon  the  head. 

4  Let  ev'ry  faint  with  cheerful  voice 
-In  this  large  covenant  rejoice  ; 

Young  children  in  their  early  days, 
Shall  give  the  Cod  of  Abraham  praife. 


CXXVIII.       COMMON    METRE, 
Corrupt  Nature  from  Adam. 

I   "OLESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence 
X)     Adam  our  father  flood, 
'Till  he  dcbas'd  his  foul  to  fcnfe, 
And  eat  th' unlawful  food. 

%  Now  we  are  born  a  fcnfual  race, 
To  finful  joys  inclin'd  ; 
Reafon  has  loft  its  native  place, 
And  flefli  inflaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flefli  and  fcnfe  and  paflion  reignsj 

Sin  is  the  fweeteft  good  : 
We  fancy  muficlc  in  our  chains, 
And  fo  forget  the  1  jad. 

4  Great  God  I  renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 

Our  broken  pow'rs  rcftore, 
Infpire  us  with  a  heav'nly  flame, 
And  fleOi  fliall  reign  no  mere. 

.5  Eternal  Spirit !  write  thy  law 
Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  fecund  Ad.m  draw 
His  ima;ie  on  our  hearts. 


CXXIX.       LONG    METRE. 

IVc  ivalk  by  Faith y  not  by  S'vght. 

I'T^IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

JL    We  walk  thro'  deferts  dark  as  night 
'1  ill  we  arrive  at  heav'n  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  li-ht. 

a  The  want  of  fight  flie  well  fupplies, 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear  : 
Fir  into  diflant  worlds  llie  pries. 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  dcfart  through. 
While  faiihinfjjirtjs  a  heav'iiiy  ray, 

T  hoiigii  lions  roar  and  ttmpclls  bl.,w. 
And  rocks  and  t!a>i^crs  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Alrah^n  by  divine  conimand, 
I.ef:  his  owi\  h  »ufo  to  wal<i  with  God  ; 
His  faith -beheld  tii^  pronils'J  land, 
And  di'J  his  zc^l  alu-.ig  the  road. 


Creating  all  things  new. 

Z  Nature  and  fin  are  pafs'd  away, 
And  the  old  Adam  dies  ; 
My  hands  a  new  foundation  lay — 
See  the  new  world  arifc  I 

3  I'll  be  a  Sun  of  righteoufnefs 

To  the  new  heav'ns  I  make  ; 
None  but  the  new-born  heirs  of  grace 
My  glories  fliall  partake. 

4  Mighty  Redeemer,  fet  me  free 

From  my  old  flate  of  fin  ; 

Oh,  make  my  foul  alive  to  thee. 

Create  new  pow'rs  within  : 

5  Renew  mine  eyes,  and  form  mine  ears 

And  mould  my  heart  afrefh  ; 
Give  me  new  palfions,  joys  and  fears. 
And  turn  the  flone  to  flefli. 

6  Far  from  the  regions  of  the  dead. 

From  fin  and  earth  and  hell  ; 
In  the  new  world  that  grace  has  made, 
I  would  forever  dwell. 


CXXXI.       LONG    METRE. 
y/itf  Excellency  ef  the  Cbriji  an  Religion. 

I T  ET  everlafting  glories  crown  [Lord  ; 
A-i  Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  and  my 
Thy  hands  have  brought  falvation  down, 
And  writ  the  bleflings  in  thy  word. 

2  [What  if  we  trace  the  globe  around. 
And  fearch  from  Sriiain  to  'Japan^ 
There  fliall  be  no  religion  found 

So  juft  to  God,  fo  fafe  for  man.] 

3  In  vain  the  trembling  confcicnce  fceks 
Some  folid  ground  to  refl  upon  ; 
N^'ith  long  defpair  the  fpirit  breaks, 
'"Fill  we  apply  to  Uriji  alone. 

1  How  well  thy  blcfled  tr.'.ths  agree! 

How  wife  ai.d  holy  thy  commands  ! 

1  hy  promifcs,  how  firm  they  be  ! 

How  firm  our  hope  .iid  ccmfort  (lands  ! 
^  Not  the  fti^n'd  fields  of  hcath'nifh  blifs 

Could  raife  fueli  pleafures  in  the  mind  ; 

Nor  docs  the  Turkifo  paradifc 

Prtttiid  to  jova  fo  well  rcfiu'J. 


B.II.HYMNS,&c.cxxxii5Cxxxiii,cxxxiv,cxxxv5Cxxxvi.  199 


6  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  dcvife 
AfHiult  my  faith  with  treach'rous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  the  gofpel  to  my  heart. 


CXXXII.       COMMON    METRE 

The  Oj^ces  of  CHRIST. 

I  "\T7'E  blefs  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 
V  V     That  comes  with  truth  and  grace; 
Jffus,  thy  fpirit  and  thy  word, 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 

%  We  rev'rence  our  High  Prieft  above. 
Who  offer'd  up  his  blood  ; 
And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love, 
By  pleading  with  our  God. 

3  We  honour  our  exalted  King ; 

How  fweet  are  his  commands  ; 
He  guards  our  fouls  from  hell  and  fin. 
By  his  almighty  hands.- 

4  Hofanna  to  his  glorious  name, 

Wbofavesby  difF'rent  ways, 
His  mercy  lays  a  fov'rcign  claim 
To  our  immortal  praile. 


CXXXIII.       LONG    METRE. 

The  Operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 

I  PATERNAL  Spirit !  we  confefs 
JLi  And  fing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thy  pow'r  conveys  our  blcfllngs  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

%  Enlighten'd  by  thine  heav'nly  ray, 
Our  iliades  and  darknefs  turn  to  day ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
I     Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

I  3  Thy  pow'r  and  glory  works  within. 
And  breaks  the  chains  of  reigning  fin  ; 
Doth  our  imperious  lufts  fubdue. 
And  forms  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 


%  He  faid,  and  with  a  bloody  feal 
eonfirm'd  the  words  he  fpoke  : 
Long  did  the  Ions  of  Abrab'tn  feel 
The  fharp  a';d  painful  yoke. 

3  'Till  God's  own  Son,  dtfcending  low. 

Gave  his  own  flefli  to  bleed  ; 
And  Gentiles  tafte  the  bleflings  now. 
From  the  hard  bondage  freed. 

4  The  God  of  Abraham  claims  our  praife. 

His  promifes  endure  ; 
And  Cbrijl  the  Lord  in  gf^ntler  way?, 
Makes  the  falvation  fure. 


CXXXV.       LONG    METRE. 
Types  and  Prophecies  of  Christ. 
^ TOEHOLD  the  woman's  promis'd  feed! 
XJ  Behold  the  great  Mejfiab  come  ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 
To  give  him  the  fuperiour  room  ! 

^  Abrab'my  the  faint,  rejoic'd  of  old 
When  yifions  of  the  Lord  he  faw  ; 
Mofcs,  the  man  cf  God,  foretold 
This  great  fudlller  of  his  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witnefs  to  his  name, 
Obtain'd  their  chief  dcfign  and  ceas'd  ; 

.  The  incenfe,and  the  kleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  prieft. 

4  Predi(5lions  in  abundance  meet. 
To  join  their  bleflings  on  his  head  : 
yKf"^y  we  worfhip  at  thy  feet. 
And  nations  own  the  promis'd  feed. 


CXXXVI.       LONG    METRE. 
MlracUs  at  the  birth  of  CHRIST. 
^npHE  King  of  glory  fends  his  Son 
X     To  make  his  entrance  on  this  earth  ■ 
Behold  the  midnight  bright  as  noon, 
And  heav'nly  hofts  declare  his  birth  \ 

3  About  the  young  Redeemer's  head 


4  Thctroublcdconfcience  knows  thy  voice,    -iiru  ,  ,  ,     . 

Thy  checrinjr  words  avvake  our  iovs  •  Y^^'  wonders  and  what  gJc^nes  meet  ' 


ly  cnecnng  woras  awaJce  our  joys 
Thy  words  allay  the  flormy  wind. 
And  calm  the  furges  of  the  mind. 

CXXXIV.      COMMON    METRE, 


I   ^  \  "HE  promife  was  diviacly  free, 
J-       Exienlive  was  the  grace; 
'•  I  will  the  God  of  Abrab\-.  be, 
A.nd  of  liis  uur.i'rous  ruce." 


An  unkno^vn  flar  arcfc  and  led, 
Tiie  eaftern  fages  to  his  feet. 

3  Simeon  and  Anna  both  confpire 
The  infant  o^'^-.-uur  to  proclaim; 
Inward  they  fcit  the  f;;crcd  i:rc, 

And  blcfs'dthe  babe,  snd  own 'd  his  name. 

4  Let  Jetv^  and  Grf-i-'blarphcme  aloud. 
And  treat  the  holy  child  with  fcorn  ; 
Our  fouls  idore  th'  eternal  God  . 

Who  condcfccndcd  to  be  born. 


200  HYMNS,  &c.  cxxxvii,  cxxxvili,  cxxxix,  cxl,  cxlt.  B.Il 


CXXXVIL       LONG    METRE. 

JMiraclts   in  the  Life^  Death,  and  RefurreOion 
of  CHRIST. 

iT>EHOLD  the  blind  their  fight  receive 
13  Behold,  the  dead  awake,  and  hvc  ! 
The  dumb  fpeak  wonders  I  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  blefs  his  name  ? 

iThus  doth  th'  eternal  fpirit  o-nn 
And  fcal  the  miflTion  of  his  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  caufe, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  crofs. 

3  He  dies  !  the  heav'ns  in  mourning  ftood: 
He  rifes,  and  appears  a  God  ! 

Behold  the  Lord  afcending  high. 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  ar.d  fears  dtpart ; 
And  to  thofe  bands  my  ioul  refign, 
Which  bear  credentials  fe  divine. 


CXXXVIII.       LONG      ]\]ETRE. 

The  Po-wer  of  the  Gofbel 

1^  I  'HIS  is  thev^-ord  of  truth  and  love, 
X     Sent  to  the  nations  from  above ; 
fchovab  here  refolves  to  flTew 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

a  This  remedy  did  wifdom  find, 
To  heal  difeafes  of  the  mind  ; 
This  fov'reign  balm,  whofe  virtues  can 
Reftore  the  ruin'd  creature,  man. 

3  The  gofpel  bids  the  dead  revive, 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live  : 

Dry  bones  arc  rais'd,  r.nd  dotli'd  afrefli. 
And  hearts  of  ftone  arc  turn'd  to  flcfli. 

4  [Where  Satan  reigu'd  in  fiiades  cf  ni^ht, 
The  gofpe!  ftrikes  a  heav'r.ly  light  ; 

Our  luftj  it.s  wond'r(  us  pow'r  controls. 
And  calms  :he  rage  of  angry  fouls. 

5  Liops  and  b'j.-fls  of  lavage  name 
Put  en  the  nature  of  the  lamb  ; 
While  the  wide  world  efleems  it  rtrange, 
Gaiie,  At.d  admire,  and  haic  the  change;! 

t  fA-vr  but  this  grace *nv  fo.il  renew, 
Let  JTmners  gnze  and  liate  n>c  too  : 
The  'Aord  that  laves  me  d.  (.5  '.ngire 
A*m:c  ij^y:'ica<:c  from  JA  their  ia^^^:.^ 


CXXXIX.       L^NG    METRE. 
Tbe  ExamfU  of  CHRIST. 

ill  TY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
xVJL   I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  : 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears  : 
Drawn  out  in  living  charadlers. 

a  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  fuch  thy  zeal. 
Such  def'rence  to  thy  father's  will. 
Such  love,  and  meekncfs  fo  divine, 
I  would  tranfcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnefs'd  the  fervour  of  thy  pray'r  ; 
The  defart  thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conrtidl:,  and  thy  vidl'ry  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ! 
Then  God,  the  judge,  fliall  own  my  name 
Amongft  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb. 


CXL.       COMMON    METRE. 
The  Ex^rrplci  of  CHRIST  and  the  Scir.tt. 

I   /'^  IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rife 
V_T     Within  the  vail,  and  fee 
The  faints  above,  how  great  their  joys  ; 
How  bright  their  glories  be  ! 

a  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 
y^nd  v/et  their  couch  with  tears : 
Tliey  wreftlcd  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  (ins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  aflt  them,  whence  their  vi<fl'ry  came  ? 

They  with  united  breath, 
Afcribe  tleirconquefl  to  the  Lamb  ; 
Their  triumph,  to  his  death. 

4  They  mark'd  the  footfleps  that  he  trod, 

(His  ztal  iuipir'd  tlieir  breaft:) 
And,  following  thtir  incarnite  God, 
PoflciVd  the  prcmi^d  left. 

5  Our  glorious  leader  claims  our  pralfc, 

For  h  s.iwn  pattern  giv'n. 
While  the  lon^  cloud  of  witac!"^es 
Shtw  the   ame  path  to  heiv'n. 


CXL  I.       COMMON    METRE. 

Faith  afjied  by  Se.fc  :    Or,  Prc,:.kitg,  Ea^trm^ 
an  J  the  X^rd^i  5;.^y-  r. 

I   "T^yrv  Saviour  God  myfov'reitnirnrce 
IVjL      Rri-ns  far  abo-v  the  Oi'ies ; 

Eul  br'ni^^h's  z  '••'  ?  d  '-^  "  ■*"'  iCi..*c, 
And  htlp:;ni_.  , 


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2  My  eyes  and  cars  fliall  blefs  his  name, 
They  read  and  hear  his  word  ; 
My  touch  and  tafte  fliall  do  the  fame, 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 

J  Eaptifmal  water  is  defign'd 
To  feal  his  cleanfing  grace, 
While  at  his  feaft  of  bread  and  wine 
He  giv-s  his  faints  a  place. 

But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 
Can  make  my  flcfh  fo  clean, 

As  by  his  fpirit  and  his  blood 
Ht  11  wafli  my  foul  from  fin. 

5  Not  choiceft  me.its,  nor  nobleft  wines, 

So  much  my  heart  rcfrefli, 
As  when  my  faith  goes  through  the  figns 
And  feeds  upon  his  flcfli. 

6  I  love  the  Lord,  who  ftoops  fo  low. 

To  give  his  v/ord  a  feal : 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  befto^v. 
Exceeds  the  fi^iurcs  ftlll. 


CXLII.        SHORT    METRE. 

Faiih  in  CHRIST  our  Sacrtjiie. 

I  XJOT  all  thebiood  ofbeaOs, 
i\    On  "Jeivyi  altars  flain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  csnfcience  peace. 
Or  waili  a-vvay  the  ftiiin. 

%  Eut  C/^r/?  the  heav'nly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  fins  away  ; 
A  facrifice  of  nobler  name. 

And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  htad  of  thin°, 

While  like  a  penitent  I  ftand, 
And  there  confCiS  my  iin. 

4  My  fuul  looks  back  to  fee 
The  burdens  thou  didft  bear. 

When  hanging  on  the  curfed  tree. 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  ice  the  curfe  remove  ; 
We  blefs  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice. 
And  ling  his  bleeding  love. 


2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die, 

While  fm  and  Satan  rei^j^n: 
Now  raife  my  fongs  of  triumph  high, 
For  grace  prevails  again. 

3  So  darkncfs  firujgles  with  thelight. 

Till  perfe6l  day  arife; 
Water  and  fire  maintain  the  fight 
Until  the  weaker  dies. 

4  Thus  will  the  flefli  and  fpirit  ftrive, 

And  vex  and  break  my  peace  ; 
But  I  Hiall  quit  this  mortal  life, 
And  fin  for  ever  ceafc. 


CXLIV.       LONG    METRE. 

The  LJfuf:o;u  of  the  Sp'irh  :    Or,  tie  Succefs  of 
tU  Go/pel. 

i/^  RF.ATwas  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
VJT   \^'.'ien  t'nt  divine  difcipies  met  ; 
Whxiift  on  their  heads  the  fpirit  came, 
And  fat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

a  What  giffs,  what  miracles  he  g«Te  ! 
Andpov.-'r  to  <uve,  and  pow'r  to  favc ; 
Furnifh'd  their  tongues   with  wcnd'rous 

words, 
Tiiftead  of  niitkls,  and  fpears,  and  fwords. 

3Thus  arm'd  he.  fent  the  champions  forth. 
From  eaft  to  weft,  from  fouth  to  north  ; 
Go  !  and  aiiert  your  Saviour's  caufe  ; 
Go  !  fpread  the  myft'ry  of  his  crofs. 

4  Thefc  weapons  of  the  holy  war. 
Of  wh^t  almighty  force  they  are. 
To  make  our  ftubhorn  paffiors  bow. 
And  lay  the  proudell  rebel  low  ! 

5  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  tv.Ac, 
Are  by  thcfe  hcavVily  arn;s  fubdu'd  : 
While  tiatan  rages  at  his  lofs, 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  crofs, 

6  Great  King  of  grace,  my  heart  fubdue  ; 
I  Avould  be  led  in  triumph  too, 

A  willing  captive  to  my  Lord, 
And  fing  the  vicl'ries  of  his  word. 


CXLIII.       COMMON    METRE, 
JFl^fb  end  Spirit. 


CXLV.       COMMON    METRE. 
Siobt  through  a  Clafs,  and  Face  to  Fate. 


WHAT  dilT'rent  pow'rs  of  gracpand  i   T  LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  grace, 
Attend  cur  mortal  ftate  ?      [fin       JL     Threugli  which  my  Lord  is  feen, 
I  hate  the  thoughts  that  work  within.  And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face, 

And  do  the  works  I  hate.  I         Without  a  glafs  between. 


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%  Oh,  that  the  happy  hour  were  come, 
To  change  my  faith  to  fig'ii  ! 
1  flioiild  behold  my  Lord  at  home, 
In  a  diviner  light. 
3  Hafle,  my  beloved,  and  remove 
Thf  fe  interpofinfT  days  ; 
Then  fliall  my  palfions  all  be  love, 
And  all  my  powVs  be  praifc. 


CXLVI.       LONG    METRE. 
Tie    f^anity   cf    Creitures  :    Or,   No   Rtjl   on 

Eirt;,. 

I"]\ /FAN  has  a  foul  of  vaft  dt  fires.  | 

IVX   lie  burns  will  ii   wiih  rcftlofs fires; 
Toft  to  and  fro,  his  puilions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

a  III  ^':.in  on  earth  v;e  hope  to  find 
Scmj  foiic!  good  to  fill  the  mind  : 
"We  try  new  pleHfurcs  ;  but  we  feci 
The  imvard  thiril  and  torment  ftlll. 

3  So  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 
Wc  fliift  from  fide  to  fide  by  turns  ; 
And  'tis  n  poor  relief  we  g.iia. 
To  chanoe  the  place  but  kicp  the  pair. 

4  Great  God  !  fubdiie-thfs  v-ciotis  thirfl, 
Ihi-  love  to  vanity  and  duft;- 
Cure  the  vi!c  ftvtr  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  fouls  with  joyb  rtfm'd. 


CXLVII.        COMMON     IviETRE. 

Tie  Cr.alion  cf  ft:-  Wcrld.      Gtn.  i. 
1    TWT  O  W  let  a  f\7c'a::i  ivorld  crlfc, 
J-^      Said  the  Creator  'L^xc.  \ 
At  once  th*  obcdifut  ortli  and  fkics 
Rofe  at  his  fov'reign  word. 

»  [Dark  was  the  deep  ;  the  M-aters  lay 
Confus'd  and  druwn'd  the  l.md  ; 
He  eall'd  the  ligh:  ;  the  new  born  day 
Attciids  ju  his  eommand. 

3  He  bids  the  clouds  afecrd  on  high  ; 

Th«-  clouds  afcend  and  b.nr 
A  wal',  y  treafure  to  thf  Tkv, 
And  iiuat  on  fofr-  r  air. 

4  The  lic-iild  eh^ment  bilow 

Was  gathered  by  his  h-ind: 
The  roHiujj  leas  together  ilow. 
And  leave  the  f'.Uid^land. 

5  With  herbs  and  plants,  a  flcv/'ry  birth, 

The  na^ed  globe  he  cfcwn'd, 
Pre  tlijre  wai  rain  tublei's  the  earth, 
Or  iuu  to  warm  the  giouud. 


6  Then  he  adorn 'd  the  upper  fkics ; 

Behold  the  fun  appears, 
The  moon  and  ftars  inoder  rife, 
To  mark  out  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  tl.' almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  trame, 

The  painted  ft  wU  of  tv'ry  v  ii:!g. 
And  filh  of  c/'ry  name.] 

8  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

hi  once  th  i    woi  d'rous  birth, 
I     And  grazing  beads  (  f  vaticus  form 
Rofc  from  the  teeming  earth. 

9  AJain  was  fram'd  of  tqtial  cKiy, 

Though  fov'rcign  of  the  reft, 
Dtfi;'ii'd  fur  nobler  ends  t!i.in  they; 
With  God'ii  own  im^gt  blefb'J. 

10  Thus  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye 

'1  lic  voung  creation  ftood  ; 
He  faw  the  building  from  on  high, 
His  woid  pronounc'd  it  good. 

11  Lord,  vhilc  the  frnmc  of  nature  {land*, 

Thy  praife  fii.'Ji  fll  my  to!^gue  ; 
But  the  new  woild  o!  grace  dtmands 
A  more  exalted  long. 


CXLVIII.     coM,v:oN  metre. 

GOD  ricor.cUc.!  in  CHRIST. 

I    "pVEAREST  of  all  the  names  abov:, 
X-x      My  j'<-ft!s  and  my  God, 
Who  can  relift  thy  heav'niy  icv?. 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  } 

Z  'Ti.^  by  the  merI^s  of  thy  death 
'f  he  lather  fmiks  a^ain  ; 
Tis  by  thine  iuteretd  n^  breath 
The  fpirit  dwells  with  racr. 

3  'Till  God  ia  human  flefli  I  fee, 

My  thoughts  no  comfoit  find; 
The  holy,  juft  and  facred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Im.nanuei\  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  be  JiiS  ; 
His  name  ljrb:ds  my  (lavifh  fear, 
M;s  grace  rcmtivcs  my  fins. 

J  While  J<r.L'i  on  their  own  law  rely, 
A  lid  (Jrcfii  of  wildoin  bjalt, 
I  love  til' Jncarna:c  myftcry, 
Aiid  there  I  iSx  my  t  uil. 


3ookII.  H  YMNS,  &c.  cxlix,  cl,  cli,  clxi,  cliii. 

CXLIX.       COMMON    METRE. 

i[oftour  ts  Magijirates  :    Or,  Govertimtnt  from 


io3 


ETERNAL  fov'reign  of  the  flcy, 
And  Lord  of  all  below, 
We  mortals  to  thy  majefty 
Our  firft  obedience  owe. 

i  Our  fouls  adore  thy  ihione  fuprcme, 
And  blefs  thy  providence, 
For  mngiftratPB  of  meaner  name, 
Our  glory  and  defenct, 

\  [The  crowns  of  all  thofc  princes  fliinc 
With  rays  above  the  reft. 
Where  laws  and  liberties  combine 
To  make  the  nation  blefs *d.] 

^  Kingdoms  on  firm  foundations  (land, 
While  Virtue  finds  reward  ; 
And  Tinners  perifli  from  the  land 
By  juftice  and  the  fword. 

;  Let  Cafurs  due  be  ever  paid 
To  CefurS-nd  his  throne; 
But  conl'cicnces  and  fouls  were  made 
To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 


CL.       COMM'^N    METRE. 

The  Liciitfulntfs  of  &tn.^ 

\   Q 5N  has  a  thoufand  treach'rous  arts 
O     To  pradlice  on  the  mind; 
With    flatt'ring   looks    flic   tempts   our 
But  leaves  a  fling  behind.  [hearts 

\  With  names  of  virtue  flie  deceives 
The  aged  and  the  young  ; 
And  v.hile  the  hecclds  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  ftrong. 

\  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  flie  brings, 
And  gives  a  fair  pretence  ; 
But  cheats  the  foul  of  heav'nly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  fenfe. 

\  So  on  a  tree  di»  inely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food; 
Cur  m  .z.Mx  :ook  the  poifoii  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 


CLI.       LONG    MEl  RH. 

Prophicy  uttd  Iifl-Araion. 

jiryrvv  AS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, . 

A  TKean-irnt  pre  phets fpoke  hii  word; 
Kii  fpi;i^  did  tlitir  lungues  infp^re,  [fire. 
A:.d  warai'd  llulr  hearts  with  htav'nly 


%  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wro*t 
Confirm 'd  the  mcflages  they  brought ; 
The  prophet's  pen  fucceeds  his  breath 
To  fave  the  holy  words  from  death. 

7t  Great  God  !  mine  eyes  withplcafure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  fee, 
And  read  his  name  who  dy'd  for  mc 

4  Let  the  falfe  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  loft  and  vanifh  in  the  wind  : 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  fecurc ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  muft  endure. 


CLIL       COMMON    MEIRE. 
Sinai  and  Sion.     Heb.  rii.  i8,  &c. 

I   ^fOT  to  the  terrours  of  the  Lord, 
J^      The  tcmpeft,  fire,  and  fmokc ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  »f  that  word 
Which  God  on  5///<y;  fpoke ; 
a  But  wc  are  coxne  to  S/oj's  hill. 
The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  fprcad  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th*  innumerable  hoft 

Of  angels  clolh'd  in  light  ! 
Behold  the  fpiritsof  the  juft, 
Whofe  faith  is  turn'd  to  light ! 

4  Behold  the  blefs 'd  afT-mbly  there, 

Whofe  names  are  writ  in  hcav'n  ! 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all  declares 
Their  vileft  fins  forgiv'n. 

J  The  faints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 
But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  pm  in  Chriji^  their  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 
6  In  fuch  fociety  as  this 

Aly  weary  Ibul  would  reft  : 
The  man  that  dwells  where  fefus  is, 
Klufr  be  for  ever  blefs 'd. 


CLliL        COMMON    METRE. 
The  Difemfer,  Fo'.ly,  and  Ivladtufi  sf  Sin. 

1  O  1I\,  like  a  venomous  difcafe, 
tk^      Iiiftcls  our  vital  blood  : 
The  only  bi'Ini  is  fov'reign  giace. 

And  rhe  phyficiai;,  God. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  ilrcngth  arc  fled. 

And  we  draw  near  to  death; 
But  C/'ry?  the  Lord  recalls  ihc  dead. 
With  his  aloiighiy  brcaih. 


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3  Madncfs,  by  nature,  reigns  within, 

The  paflions  burn  and  rage, 
*Till  God's  own  Son  with  fkill  divine 
The  inward  fire  afluage. 

4  [We  lick  the  duft,  we  grafp  the  wind. 

And  folid  good  defpife  : 
Such  is  the  folly  of  the  miad. 
Till  J  ejus  makes  us  wife.] 

5  We  give  our  fouls  the  wounds  they  feci 

We  drink  the  pois'nous  gall, 

And  rufli  with  fury  down  to  hell  ; 

But  heav'n  prevents  the  fall. 

6  [The  man  poflcfs'd  among  the  tombs, 

Cuts  his  own  flefh  and  cries : 
He  foams  and  raves,  'till  'jefus  comes, 
And  the  foul  fpirit  flies.] 


He  pafs'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 
Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine ; 

He  faw  the  blood  on  ev'ry  door. 
And  blefs'd  the  peaceful  fign. 

Thus  the  appointed  Lamb  muft  bleed, 
To  break  th'  Egyptian  s  yoke ; 

Thus  I/racl  is  from  bondage  freed, 
And  'fcapes  the  angel's  ftroke. 

Lord,  if  my  heart  were  fprinkled  too 
With  blood  fo  rich  as  thine, 

Juftice  no  longer  would  pursue 
This  guilty  foul  of  mine. 

Jf/us  our  paflbvcr  was  flain, 

And  has  at  once  procur'd 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain 

And  God's  avenging  fword. 


CLIV.       LONG    METRE. 

Sdf-rtghtcctujnefs  infuffuitnt. 

1"TTTHERE  are  the  mourners,"  faith 

VV  the  Lord, 

**  That  wait  and  tremble  at  my  word. 
That  walk  in  darknefs  all  the  day  ? 
Come,  make  my  name  your  truft  and  flay. 

1  [No  works  nor  duties  of  your  ovrn 
Can  for  the  fmalleft:  fin  atone  ; 
The  robes  that  nature  may  provide. 
Will  not  your  lead  pollutions  hide. 

3  The  lofteft  couch  that  nature  knows. 
Can  give  the  confcicnce  no  rcpofc  : 
Look  to  my  righteoufnef^,  and  live ; 
Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give.] 

4  Ye  fons  of  pride  that  kindle  coals 
With  your  own  hands,  to  warm  your  fouls, 
Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  lire, 
Enjoy  the  iparics  that  yc  defire  . — 

5  This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands, 
Hell  wjiits  you  with  her  iron  bai.iii  ; 
Yc  lluU  lie  down  in  forrow  there, 
In  death  and  darknefs,  :uid  dci'pair." 


CLV.       COMMON    MLTRE. 
CHRIST  our  Pa£jV£r. 

LO,  the  delhnyingaugcl  fiiis 
'lo  Pi.:it:uL\  Ituljborn  land  ! 
The  pride  and  flow'r  ot  li^'i't  dies 
liy  his  v.nJidlive  hand. 


CLVI.       COMMON    METRE. 

Prtfumftion  and  Defpair  :    Or,  Satan's  various 
*Terrftations. 

1  T  HATE  the  tempter  and  his  charms, 
A     I  hate  his  flatt'ring  breath  : 

The  ferpent  takes  a  thoufand  forms, 
To  cheat  our  fouls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hopes  with  airy  dreams, 

Or  kills  with  fiavilli  fear; 
And  holds  us  ftill  in  wide  extremes, 
Prefumption  or  dcfpair. 

3  Now  he  perfuadcs,  Hoiu  eafy  'tis 

'Jjt>  iva!k  the  road  to  bewuen  ; 
Anon  he  fwcUs  our  fins  and  cries 
TAv-j  cannot  be  forgii)' n. 

4  [Ke  bids  young  finners,  Yet  forbear 

Tv  think  of  God  or  death  ; 
Prefer  and  real  demotion  are 
But  miliincholy  breath. 

5  He  tcUs  the  aged,  they  mujl  die^ 

And  'tis  ita  lute  to  pray  ; 
In  vain  for  mercy  neic  thiy  cry. 
For  th.'y  ha'uc  lifl  their  day."\ 

6  Thus  he  fupports  his  cruel  throne 

Uy  mlfchitf  and  deceit, 
And  drags  the  fons  »)f  Adan  down 
lo  dii k-nefs  and  the  pit. 

7  Almighty  God  cut  fhort  his  pow'r, 

Lcc  hmi  in  darknefs  d\VclI ;      •     ' 
Andthit  he  vox  the  earth  noriiorc,' 
Cjullne  liim  dowh  lo'li'^iy       '  •' 


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COMMON    METRE. 
*Tbe  fame. 

I   "VTOW  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar 
jLN       And  threatens  to  deftroy  ; 
He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour 
With  a  malicious  joy. 

a  Ye  fons  of  God  oppofe  his  rage, 
Rcfift,  and  he'll  be  gone  ; 
Thus  did  our  dearcfl  Lord  engage 
And  vanquifli  him  aloue. 

3  Now  he  appears  almoft  divine, 

Like  innocence  and  love  ; 
But  the  old  ferpent  lurks  within, 
When  he  affumes  the  dove. 

4  Fly  from  the  falfe  deceiver's  tongue, 

Ye  fons  of  Adam,  fly  I 
Our  parents  found  the  fnarc  too  flrong 
Nor  fliould  the  children  try. 


3  [Daily  we  break  thy  holy  laws, 
And  then  rejed  thy  grace  ; 

Engag'd  in  the  old  ferptnt's  caufe, 
Againft  our  Maker's  face.] 

4  We  live  cftrang'd  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the  diftance  well ; 
With  hafte  we  run  the  dang'rous  road 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 

5  And  can  fuch  rebels  be  reftor'd  ! 

gucli  natures  made  divine  ! 

Let  (inners  fee  thy  glory,  Lord, 

And  feci  this  pcw'r  of  thine, 

6  We  raifc  our  Father's  name  on  high. 

Who  his  own  Spirit  fends 
To  bring  rebellious  flrangers  nigh, 
And  turn  his  foes  to  friends. 


CLX. 


METRj 


LONG 

Ci'Jlom  in  Klin. 
I T    ET  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 
CLVIII.        LONG    METR  E.  -L   l"^^-t  off  the  fpots  that  nature  gives, 

Then  may  thj  wicked  turn  to  Gud, 
Fcivfaved:  Or,  The  almoft  ChrJfian,ths  Hyp",  ^uji  ^^hange  their  tempers,  and  their  lives. 


ocrite,  and  Apofu 


2  As  well  might  Ethiopicn  flavcs 


iT>  ROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death,    Walh  out  the  darknefs  of  their  fkin  j 
JO   And  thcufands  v/alk  toteiher  there,    'j  j,(.  Jead  as  well  may  'ciive  their  graves. 


But  wifdom  iliews  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

IsDeny  th^f'f,  and  tahe  ih\  crrf  ^ 
Is  tiie  Redeemer's  great  command  ! 
Nature  muft  count  her  gold  but  drofs. 
If  llie  would  gain  this  hcav'iJy  Land. 

3  The  fearful  foul  that  tires  and  faints. 
And  wal'Ks  the  ways  of  God  no  more. 
Is  but  eftetm'd — almoft  a  faint, 
And  makes  his  own  dtflru-flion  fure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  viiln. 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new  ; 
■VV!)ich  h.vpocrites  could  nc't  rait  tin, 
Vr  hichfaife  apoftatcs  never  knew. 

CLIX.       COMMON    METRE. 
An  unconierUd  State  :    Or,    CoK-Jcrtir.ir    Grace. 


old  ti 


reflc 


brs  cCcJ'e  to  ha. 


3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  Jorg, 
'Tv. ill  not  endure  the  icaft  t(  litrcl  ; 
None  but  a  pow'r  divinely  firc-r'; 
Can  turn  the  current  of  the;  ibul. 

4  Great  God  !  I  own  thy  pow'r  divine. 
That  works  to  change  tlu.'i  heart  of  mine; 
!  would  be  form'd  uucav,  and  bkfs 

The  woudcrti  of  cre^tin^;  grace. 


I    CLXI.     co: 

Cbrlftian  Viituez  :    Or 


MCN    METRE. 
The  DiJfcLl'y  cf  Coti- 


STRAIT  is  tlie  v/ay,  the  door  is  ft/ait, 
Tiiat  leudii  to  joys  on  high ; 
Tisbut  a  few  that  llnd  the  gate, 
V/ l)ik  cruwds  miftukc  and  die. 


I   [f^  REAT  King  of  glory  and  of  giace  !  z  Eeloved  felf  muCl  be  dcny'd 
V_T      We  own,  with  hun:blc  lliame, 


How  vile  is  our  dcgen'rate  race, 
And  our  firfl  father's  name.] 

I  From  uidj?n  flows  our  tainted  blood, 
Thcpoilbn  reigus  within. 
Makes  us  averfe  to  ail  that's  goi'd, 
.  And  -Aiiliu"  Haves  to  Hn. 


'1  he  mind  and  will  rcnew'd, 
Paili-jn  fupprcfs'd,  and  patience  try'd 
And  vaiu  di.iiresfi.bdu'd. 

[McH:  is  a  dang'rous  foe  to  gr^zCy 
Where  it  prevails  and  rulcb  •, 

Fleilx  niufc  be  humblcdj  pride  jibas'A 
Li  ft  thry  dcflroy  (ur  loi-ls.] 


to6     HYMNS,  &c.  cLxiijCLxiii, cLxiv, CLxv.  BookIL 


4  The  love  of  gold  be  banifli'd  hence, 

(That  vile  idolatry) 
And  ev'ry  member,  ev'ry  fenfe, 
III  fweet  fubjcAion  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  mod  unruly  pow'r, 

Requires  a  ftrong  reftraint : 
We  muft  be  watchful  ev'ry  hour, 
And  pray  but  never  faint. 

6  Lord  !  can  a  feeble,  helplefs  worm 

Fulfil  a  taflc  fo  hard ! 
Thy  grace  muft  all  my  work  perform. 
And  give  the  free  reward. 


CLXII.       COMMON    METRE. 

Meditation  of  Heaven  :    Or^  TAe  yoy  of  Faith. 

X  TV^Y  thoughts  furmount  thefe  lower 

i-VL  And  look  within  the  vail  ;    [fkies, 

There  fprings  of  endlefs  pleafure  rife, 

The  waters  never  fail. 

a  There  I  behold  with  fweet  delight, 
The  blefud  Three  in  One  ; 
And  ftrong  affeclions  fix  my  fight 
On  God's  incarnate  Son. 

3  His  promi'c  Rands  forever  firm, 

H  s    rate  Ihall  ne'er  dcp:irt  ; 
H.*  binds  niv  inane  upon  his  arm, 
And  feals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings 

How  fliort  our  forrows  are, 
When  with  eternal  future  tilings, 
The  prcfcnt  we  compare  ! 

5  I  would  not  be  a  ftranger  ftiil 

To  that  cclcftial  place. 
Where  I  forever  hcpc  to  dwell 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 


4  If  thou  dcfpife  a  mortal  groan, 

Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  blood  ; 
An  advocate  fo  near  the  throne 
Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 

5  He  brought  the  Spirit's  pow'rful  fword, 

To  flay  our  deadly  foes  : 
Our  fins  (liall  die  beneath  thy  word, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppofe. 

6  How  boundlcfs  is  our  father's  grace. 

In  height  and  depth  and  length  ! 
He  made  his  Son  our  righteoufnefs. 
His  Spirit  is  our  ftrength. 


CLXIII.       COMMON    METRE. 
Complaint  oj  Difertion  ar.d  Titn^tcitiuns. 

DEAR  Lord  !  bthold  our  fore  diftrefs ; 
Our  fins  attempt  to  rtign  ; 
Stretch    out    thine   iirm    of  conqu'rlng 
And  let  thy  foes  be  Hain.  [grac 

[The  lion  with  his  dreadful  roar 

Affrights  thy  feeble  flicep  : 
Reveal  che  ^lory  of  thy  prv/'r 

And  chain  him  to  the:  J^cp. 

3  Muft  we  indulge  a  longd.fp?.:r  ] 
Shrill  our  petitions  die  ? 
Our  mourniiif:.'^  never  reach  thine  ear, 
Nor  tears  affjCl  thine  eye  ?] 


CLXIV.       COMMON    METRE. 

rbe  End  of  the  World. 

1  TTTHY  fliould  this  earth  delight  us  fo? 

VV        Why  fliould  we  fix  our  eyes 
On   thefe   low  grounds   where  forrows 
And  ev'ry  pleafure  dies  \  [grow, 

2  While  Time  his  fharpeft  teeth  prepares 

Our  comforts  to  devour. 

There  is  a  land  above  the  ftars, 

And  joys  above  his  pow'r. 

3  Nature  fliall  be  diflolv'd  and  die, 

The  fun  muft  end  his  race. 
The  earth  and  fea  for  ever  fly 
Before  my  Saviour's  face. 

\  Wlicn  will  thv.t  glorious  morning  riic  : 
When  the  laft  trumpet  jbund, 
And  call  the  nations  to  thclkics 
From  underneatli  the  ground  \ 


CLXV.       COMMON    METRE. 

Utfruitfulnefsy   Ignoravce,  and  unfaniVifed  jlf- 

fedliom. 

LONG  have  I  fat  beneath  the  found 
Of  thy  falvation.  Lord  ; 
But  ftill  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word  ! 

Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place, 

And  hear  alma(t  in  vain  ; 
How  fm:ill  a  portion  of  thy  grace 

My  mcm'ry  can  retain  ! 
[My  dear  Almighty,  and  my  God, 

How  little  a:t  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgn;ents  of  thy  red. 

And  blciliiigs  of  thy  throne.] 
[Kow  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love  ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  lovr-  my  ho}:e  of  joys  a'jove  ! 

How  few  aft\:(5lious  l\\txc  .  j 


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5  Great  God  !  thy  fov'reign  pow'r  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  fuccefs  ; 
Write  thy  falvation  in  my  heart. 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 

6  [Shew  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay 
And  love  fliall  never  die. 


CLXVI.       COMMON    METRE. 
*The  dhlne  Perfs6iior.s. 

HOW  iTiall  I  praile  th'  eternal  God, 
That  infinite  unknown  ? 
Who  can  afcend  his  high  abode, 
Or  venture  near  his  throne  ? 

:  [The  great  invifible  !  He  dwells 
Conccral'dia  dazzling  light  ; 
But  his  all-fcarching  eye  rt;veals 
The  fecrets  of  the  night. 


i[Earth  and  the  ftars,  and  worlds  unknown. 
Depend  precarious  on  his  throne  ; 
All  nature  hangs  upon  his  word. 
And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord.] 

3[His  fov'reign  pow'r  what  mortal  knows  ? 
If  he  commands,  who  dare  oppofc  ? 
With  ftrength  he  girds  himfelf  around 
And  treads  the  rebels  to  the  ground.] 

4[Who  fliall  pretend  to  teach  him  {kill, 
Or  guide  the  counfels  of  his  will  ? 
His  wifdom  like  afea  divine, 
Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  our  line.] 

5[His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 
Turns  with  immort.il  jealoufy  ; 
lie  hates  the  fous  of  pride,  aud  flicds 
Mis  liery  vengeance  on  their  heads. 

6[The  beamings  of  his  piercing  fight 
i3ring  dark  hypocrify  to  light ; 
Death  and  deftruction  naked  lie, 
And  hell  nncov'^r'd  to  Lis  eve.] 


/[Th'  etern.1l  law  before  hin  Hands  ; 


Thcfe  watchful  eyes,  that  never  Hcep, 

Survey  the  world  aroujid  ; 
His  v'ifdom  is  a  bound!cfi  deep, 

Where  all  cur  thoughts  are  drowu'd.j    j^j^j^.g  .,,  ,ji  ^hcir  due  reward. 
[Speak  we  of  ftrength  ?  His  arm  is  ftrojig,    Gr  by  the  iceptre  or  the  fword.] 

S'[His  mercy  like  aboundlefs  fea 


His  juftice 


impartial  hands. 


To  fave  or 
inite  years  hi 


deilfov  ; 

j  life  prolon.^. 


And  cndlcfd  is  his  joy.] 

5  [He  knows  no  fliadow  cf  a  change, 

rior  alters  his  decrees ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  his  truth  remains, 
Tc^guard  his  promifes.] 

6  [Sinners  before  his  prcfence  die  : 

How  holy  is  his  name  ! 
His  anger  and  his  jcaloufy 
Burn  like  devouring  flame  ] 

7  Juftice  upon  a  dreadful  throne 

Maintains  the  rights  of  God, 
While  mercy  fends  her  pardons  down, 
Bought  with  a  Saviour's  blood. 

8  Now  to  my  foul,  immortal  King, 

Speak  fome  forgiving  word  ; 
Then  'twill  be  double  joy  to  iing 
The  glories  of  my  Lord. 


■^-^'aPjts  our  load  of  guilt  away  : 

Willie  his  own  Son  cimt  d  r.vn  and  dy'd, 

T'  engage  his  juftice  en  our  ftde.] 

9[Eaca  of  his  words  demands  my  faith, 
My  foul  can  reft  on  all  he  faith  ! 
His  truth  inviolably  keeps 
The  largeft  promife  of  his  lips.] 

10  Oh,  tell  me  with  a  gentle  voice, 
TI30U  art  my  God,  and  I'll  rejoice  ! 
Fill'd  witii  thy  love,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brighttft  honours  of  thy  name. 

CLXVIII.       LONG    METRE. 
Tbe  fame. 

I  TEHOVAH  reigns,  his  throne  is  high, 
I  «J    Hifi  robes  are  light  and  majcfty  ; 
I  His  glory  fliines  with  beams  fo  bright. 
No  mortal  can  fuftain  the  fight. 

a  His  terrours  keep  the  world  in  awe, 
i  His  juftice  guards  hJs  holy  law. 


CLXVIL       LONG    METRE 
TLe  divtns  Perfe£ilont. 
xr^  REAT  God  !  thy  glories  fliall  employ    ^l'  ^ove  reveals  a  fmiling  face^ 
i  T   AT,,  k^u,f^„..  „,„  u..„ui„  :_-.  t*^    '    His  truth  and  promife  feal  the  grace. 

3  Thro'  all  his  v/orks  his  wifdom  fliines, 
(  And  baffle*  Satan's  deep  defigns  ; 


VJ  My  holy  fear,  my  humble  joy  : 
My  lips,  in  fongs  of  honour,  bring 
Their  uibutc  to  th'  eternal  Kiag. 


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His  powV  is  fov'reijpi  to  fulfil 
Uhe  noblcft  couufeis  of  his  wiH. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  defcend 
To  be  my  father  and  my  friend  ? 
Then  let  my  fongs  with  angels  join  ! 
Hcav'n  is  fecuxx,  il'  God  be  mine. 


CLXIX.  PARTICULAR  METRE. 

3   *■  j  ^HE  Lord  Jehovah  rei^jns, 
X       His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 
The  garments  he  a-Haines, 
Arc  light  and  majcfty  ; 
His  glories  fliine 

With  ht  ams  fo  bright. 
No  niortnl  tye 

Can  bear  the  fight. 

a  The  thunders  of  his  hand, 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  v/rath  and  juilice  (i:Uu\ 
To  guard  his  holy  law  •, 
And  where  his  love 
Refoiws  to  bkfs. 
His  truth  conrirms 
Aiid  feals  the  grace^ 

3  Thro'  :i'.I  his  anc'ent  works 

Surpri'ing  w i Juoni -fliines, 
Confounds  the  pow'rs  of  hclU 
And-hrf;ik»  Wi-eir  c'.Hs'd  dsllgr.&j 
iiiror.^  is  his  arm 
Az.d  P.i:;!!  faJsi 

His    <r;^*^''^    dt'CfCiP, 

His  fovVcigu  tvilh 

4  And  can  this  mi;^'jty  King 

Of  g^ory  cciMC>:''-nd  '< 
And  will,  he  write  hiinamc^ 
My  Fa:L'cr  r.n.f  fff'f  l^le/.d  ; 
I  love  hi"  nat-ic, 

I  love  his  wt)jd^ 
Join  all  my  pov.  'r'i ' 
And  pi  aiic  the  L.orJ. 


CLXX. 


LONG    METRE. 


GOD  incoTKprcbetifthle  and  fcvereign, 

i[/^AN  creatures,  to  perfection, find 

V-4  Th'  eternal,  uncreated  mind  ? 
Or  can  the  largcft  ftretch  of  thought 
Meafure  and  icarch  hi&  nature  out  ? 

2  'Tis  high  as  hcav'n  !  'tis  deep  as  hell  I 
And  wliat  can  mortals  know,  or  tell  ? 
Hi';  flory  fpreads  beyond  the  iky, 
And  ail  the  fliining  worlds  on  high. 

."?  Lut  man,  vain  man,  would  faiu  be  wife, 
Born,  like  a  wild  young  colt,  he  flics 
1  hro'  all  the  foiiies  of  his  mind, 
And  fmells  and  fnulll,  tlic  empty  wind,] 

4  ^'od  is  a  Kin«  rf  pow'r  unkni?v»n. 
Firm  arc  the  c.rdcri  of  his  throne  ; 
If  he  refoJve.  who  dare  oppofc, 

Or  aik  h:m  why,  or  v/hat  he  docs  .' 

5  He   wov.nds  the  heart,   and  he   nia! 

•whofe ; 
Hf  cp.Ims  the  temped  cf  the  foul ; 
When  he  Vtiwti  jp  in  longdefpair, 
Wlio  caa  rc-nove  the  heavy  bar  .' 

^  t-Te  frowns,  and  dsrlinefs  veils  the  moo- 
The  fainting  fun  grows  dim  ati^ooti  ; 
The  VHiiurp  of  hcavV/fc  fl-.sn'y  roof 
TiCJT.lile  atii  ftart  at  hi«  reproof. 

7  He  gave  the  ynuhcd  hcav'n  its  form, 
TWz  crooked  fcrptntaud  the  worm, 
He  br'-aka  the  biilows  with  !>»»  brtath, 
Acd  fmites  tiie  foiwof  pride  to  death. 

%  Tlicfe  are  a  portion  of  his  way* ; 
But  who  fliall  dare  dcfcribe  his  face?. 
Who  can  end-.irc  his  light  ?  or  Qand 
To  hcui-  the  thunders  of  his  hand  i 


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AND 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 


PREPARED  FOR  THE  HOLY  ORDINANCE  OF  THE  LORP's  SUPPER. 


BOOK 


III. 


I.       LONG    METRE. 

*rbc  Lord's  Suffer  inJiituUd.  I  Cor.  xi.  23,  ^c. 

I'npWAS   on    that  dark,  that    doleful 
JL  night, 

When  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell  arofe 
Againft  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betray'd  him  to  his  foes : 

a  Before  the  mournful  fcene  began, 
Hetook  the  bread,  and  blefs'd,  and  brake; 
What  love  through  all  his  aAions  ran  ! 
What  wond'rous  words  of  grace  he  fpake  ! 

3  This  is  my  body  hrois  for  fin , 
Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  : 

Then  took  the  cup  and  blefs'd  the  wine  ; 
''Tis  theneiu  covnant  in  my  blood. 

4  [For  us  his  flefli  with  nails  was  torn, 
He  bore  the  fcourge,  he  felt  the  thorn  ; 
And  juftice  pour'd  upon  his  head 

Its  heavy  vengeance,  in  our  Head. 

5  For  us  his  vital  blood  was  fpilt, 
To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt, 
V7hcD  for  black  crimes  of  biggeft  fize, 
He  gave  his  foul  a  facrificc] 

6  Do  this,  he  cry'd,  'till  tl7ne  fiall  end. 
In  mffnry  of  your  dying  friend  : 
lileet  at  my  icili,  and  record 

The  Ibie  cf  your  departed  Lord. 

7  [Jfn,  tl»y  fcr.ft  we  cclebr-ite, 

V/V fhewU.y  death,  v.e  iiiv^  thy  name, 
Ti'.l  thou  return,  and  v/c  i\\A\  cat 
1  \.t  li.urriagf  f-ipper  cf  the  i.amb.] 


II. 

Communion 


SHORT    METRE, 


with  CHRIST,  andzvitb  Saints, 
1  Cor.  I.  16,  17. 

I  [  TSSUS  invites  his  faints 

J    To  m€€t  around  his  board  i 
Here  pardon'd  rebels  fit  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

a  For  food  he  gives  his  flefl-x ; 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood : 
Amazing  favour,  matchlefs  grace 
Of  our  defcending  God  ! 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine, 
Maintains  our  fainting  breath. 

By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  intereft  in  his  death. 

4  Our  heav'nly  Father  calls 
Cbri/l  and  his  members  one  ; 

We  the  young  children  of  his  love, 
And  he  the  firfl  born  Son. 

5  We  are  but  fev'ral  parts 
Of  the  fame  broken  bread ; 

One  body  hath  its  fev'ral  limbs, 
But'jefus  is  the  head. 

6  Let  all  our  pow'rs  be  join'd, 
His  glorious  name  to  raife; 

Pleafurc  and  love  fill  ev'ry  mind, 
And  ev'ry  voice  be  praife. 


III.       COIMMO?^    METRE. 

T.-jj  A^'ezv  Covenart  faled. 

''r^HE  prcmife  of  my  Father's  love 

X       Shall  iland  for  ever  good  : 
He  f?»id,  and  /ave  hij  fcr.l  to  death, 
And  ie*i'd  the  grace  with  blood. 


2IO 


HYMN  S,    &c. 


IV. 


V,  VI.  Book  III. 


2  To  this  dear  co\  'nant  of  thy  word 

I  fct  my  worth  Ids  name  ; 
Ifcal  th'  enga-rcmcnt  to  my  Lord, 
-And  make  my  humljle  claim. 

3  The  light,  and  ftrength,  and  pard'ninc 

And  glory  fliixU  be  mine  ;  [;;race' 

My  life  and  foul,  my  heart  and  flc7h, 
And  nil  my  powr's  arc  thiac. 

4  I  call  that  le^iacvmy  own, 

Which  y.fus  di'd  bequeath ; 
'Twas  purchas'd  with  a  dying  groan, 
And  ratify  'd  in  death. 

J  Sweet  is  the  mcm'ry  of  his  name 
Who  blefs'd  us  in  his  will, 
And  to  his  teftamcnt  of  love, 
Alade  his  own  life  the  fcal. 


IV. 


8  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt. 
While  we  his  death  record. 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt 
Moum  that  we  picic'd  the  Lord.' 


V.       COMMON    METRE. 
HRIST  the  Bread  of  Life.  John  vi.  3,,  3^,  39. 

^    T    ^T"^ '''^^'■^ '^' eternal  word 
J-*      Tis  he  our  fouls  hath  fed  • ' 
I  hou  art  the  living  ftream,  O  Lord 
And  thou  th'  immortal  bread.      ' 

z  [The  manna  came  from  lower  Ikies, 
iiut  fefus  from  above, 

Where  the  frefb  fprings  of  plcafure  rift. 
And  rivers  flow  with  love 


COMMON    METRE. 


XM^l^T^  dying  Lo-oe  :    Or,  Our  Pa»ton  bought 
at  a  dear  Price. 

X  TJOW  condefcending,  and  how  kind 
X.  X.     Was  God's  eternal  Son  f 
Our  misVy  reach'd  his  heav'nly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down, 
a  [When  juflice,  by  our  fins  provok'd, 
Drew  forth  its  dreadful  fword, 
He  gave  his  foul  up  to  the  ftroke, 
^Vithout  a  murm  ring  word.] 

3  He  funk  beneath  our  heavy  woes. 
To  raife  us  to  his  throne: 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  beftows 
J3ut  colt  bfs  heart  a  groan. 


4  This  was  compaffion  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  hio  blood. 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

5  Now  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

^  His  love  is  frill  .-1-,  great : 

Weil  he  remembers  Cahaiy, 

Nor  lets  his  faints  forget. 

i  [He:Tcv/e  behold  liis  bowels  roll 
As  kind  as  when  he  dy'd, 
/jsd  fee  the  forrows  of  his  foul 
B'ecd  through  liis  woundtd  lidc] 

7  [Here  ws  receive  repeated  fcnis 

Hard  is  ih-c  -.vrctch  that  never  fttls 
One  fol't  iillicliou  movt.] 


Ai^?"'*"'  ^^^  f^^^^^^,  dy'd  at  laft, 
M  ho  eat  that  heav'nly  bread  • 
But  thefe  provifions  which  we  tafte 
Can  raife  us  from  the  dead.] 
4  Blefs'd  be  the  Lord,  that  gives  his  flc/h 
ionourifh  dying  men; 
And  often  fpreads  his  table  frcfli. 
Left  h«  fliould  faint  again. 

^  °"'l°Vl'^^"^"^'^<=iffaeav'nlybrcath 
Wh.Ift7./,,findsfupp!ics;     ^ 
^or  fliall  our  graces  fink  to  death, 
For  J  fits  never  dies. 
6  Daily  our  mortal  flefli  decays, 
Cut  Cbry]  our  life  fhall  come  ; 
His  unrefifhd  pow'r  fliall  raife 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb. 


VI, 


LONG    METRE. 


The  Mc»:or\cl  of  our  abfent  Lord.     John    xvi. 
16.     Luke  ixii.  19,     Johnxiv.  3. 

1  JESUS  is  gone  above  the  Ikies, 

J    y^here  our  weak  fenfcs  reach  him  not- 

And  carnal  objecfls  court  our  eyes, 

T  o  thruft  our  Saviour  from  our  thoughts. 

2  He  knows    what  wand'ring    hearts  we 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face  ;  [have, 

.y\&  to  ren-efli  ourminds,  he  gave 
'i'\\tic  kind  memorials  of  his  |race. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  fpread 
With  his  vv;n  flcfli  and  dying  blood, 
We  en  the  lichprovifion  fttd, 
Andtafte  th- wix:e  and  bJefs  our  God. 

:  Lf  t  firfu!  fwcet3  be  all  forgot, 
\iii  z-\n\\  grow  Icfs  inourtftcem; 


Book  III.      HYMNS,    &c.    vii,  viir,  ix. 


211 


Cbriji  and  his  love  fill  ev'ry  thought. 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fix'd  on  him. 

5  Whilft  he  is  abfent  from  our  fight, 
'Tis  to  prepare  our  fouls  a  place. 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heav'nly  light, 
And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 

6  [Our  eyes  look  upwards  to  the  hills 
Whence  our  returning  JUord  fhall  come  : 
We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels, 

To  fetch  our  longing  fpirits  home.] 


VIL 


Long  metre. 


Crueifxion  U  tbt  World  by  tbt  Crofs  e/'CHRlST. 
GaL  vi.  14. 

j"f  TTHEN  I  furvey  the  wondVout  crofs 
VV    On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  dy'd,  %  Infinite  grace  our  fouls  adore, 


[4  [Hov'ring  among  the  leaves,  there  Hands 
The  fweet  celeflial  dove. 
And  Jefus  on  the  branches  hangs 
The  banner  of  his  love] 

5  ['Tis  a  young  heav'n  of  ftrangc  delight 

While  in-  his  fhade  we  fit ; 

His  fruit  is  pleafing  to  the  fight, 

And  to  the  tafte  as  fweet. 

6  Now  life  it  fpreads  through  dying  hearts, 

And  cheers  the  drooping  mind ; 
Vigour  and  joy  the  juice  imparts, 
Without  a  fling  behind.] 

7  Now  let  the  flaming  weapon  ftand', 
And  guard  all  EJens  trees : 

There's  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land 
That  bears  fuch  fruit  as  thefe. 


My  richeA  gain  I  count  but  lofs, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

a  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  fliould  boaft. 
Save  in  the  death  of  Chrifly  my  God  : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  moft, 
I  facrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ! 
Did  e'er  fuch  love  and  forrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compofe  fo  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  [His  dying  crimfon  like  a  robe. 
Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree  ; 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe. 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me.] 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  prefent  far  too  fmall : 
Love,  fo  amazing,  fo  divine. 
Demands  my  foul,  my  life,  my  all. 


VIII.       COMMON    METRE. 

The  Tree  ef  Life. 

I  [ /~*iOME,  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune 
V^     To  our  exalted  Lord, 
Ye  faints  on  high  around  his  throne. 


And  we  around  his  board. 


X  While  once  upon  this  lower  ground 
Weary  and  faint  ye  flood. 
What  dear  refrefiiment  here  ye  found 
From  tliis  immortal  food  ! 

3  The  tree  of  life  that  near  the  throne 
In  heav'n's  high  garden  grows, 
Laden  with  grace,  bcnJ^  gtintJ y  dc^yn 
Us  ever  Ini'lir^-  Li..--jhs. 


Whofe  wond'rous  hands  has  made 
This  hving  branch  of  fov'reign  pow'r 
To  raifc  and  heal  the  dead. 

IX..       SHORT    METRE. 
The  Spirit, the  IVater.and  the  Blood.  I  John  V.  6. 

I  [T    ET  all  our  tongues  be  one, 
JLi  To  praife  our  God  on  high, 
Who  from  his  bofom  fent  his  Son, 
To  fetch  us  ftrangers  nigh. 

a  Nor  let  our  voices  ceafe 
To  fing  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
yefusy  th*  ambaflador  of  peace, 
How  cheerfully  he  came  ? 

3  It  cofl  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God, 

Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appears 
To  make  the  payment  good.] 

4  [My  Saviour's  pierced  fide 
Pour'd  out  a  double  flood  ; 

By  water  we  are  purify 'd, 

And  pardon'd  by  the  blood. 

5  Infinite  was  our  guilx, 

But  lie,  oar  pricl't,  atones  : 
On  the  cold  ground  his  life  v/as  fpilt. 
And  offcr'd  with  his  groans.] 

6  Lock  up,  my  foul,  to  him 
Whcfe  death  was  thy  defcrt. 

And  huir.bJy  view  tlie  Hving  ilr'.p.:r. 
Flow  from  his  breaking  heart. 

7  There,  on  the  curled  tree. 
In  dyiug  pang;s  he  lies, 

Fu'iiiis  his  Father's  great  decree, 
Aud  all  our  v.'ar.tifi;p?'!';  s. 


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Book  IIL 


S  Thus  the  Redeemer  came. 
By  water  and  by  blood  : 
And  when  the  Spirit  fpeaks  the  fame, 
We  feel  Iiis  witncfs  good. 

9  While  the  eternal  Three 

Bear  their  record  above. 

Here  I  believe  he  dy'd  for  me. 

And  feai'd  my  Saviour's  love. 

|0  [Lord  cleanfe  my  foul  from  fin, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  depart ; 
Great  Comforter  !  abide  within. 
And  witncfs  to  my  heart.] 


X.       LONG    METRE. 

CB&IST  Cruci/fd:    The   Wifdom  and  Power 
of  GOD. 

•  "^"ATURE  with  open  volume  Hands, 
-*-^   To  fpread  her  Maker's  praife  abroad; 
And  ev'ry  labour  of  his  hands 
Shews  fomething  worthy  of  a  God  : 

a  But  in  the  grace  that  refcu'd  man, 
His  brighteft  form  of  glory  fliines  : 
Here,  on  the  crofs,  'tis  faireft  drawn 
In  precious  blood,  and  crimfon  lines. 

3[Here  his  whole  name  appears  complete 
Nor  wit  can  guefs,  nor  reafon  prove. 
Which  of  the  letters  beft  is  writ, 
The  pow'r,  the  wifdom,  or  the  love.] 

4  Here  I  behold  his  inmoft  heart. 
Where  grace  and  vengeance  ftrangely  join; 
Piercing  his  Son  with  fharpeft  fmart, 
To  make  the  purchas'd  pleafures  mine. 

5  Oh  !  the  fv/eet  wonders  of  that  crofs. 
Where  God,  the  Saviour,  lov'd  and  dy'd! 
Her  nobleft  life,  my  fpirit  draws 
From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  fide, 


a  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God, 
And  fweeteft  glories  fhine  ; 
There  'Jefm  fays,  that  I  am  liis, 
And  my  beloved's  mine. 

3  Here  (fays  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 
And  fhews  his  wounded  fide) 
See  here  the  fpring  of  all  your  joys, 
That  opcn'd  when  I  dy'd  ! 

4  [He  fmiles,  and  cheers  my  mournful  heart. 
And  tells  of  all  ius  pain  : 

Ail  this,  fays  he,  I  bore  for  thee, 
And  then  he  fmiles  again.] 

5  What  fhall  we  pay  our  hcav'nly  King, 

For  grace  fo  vaft  as  this  } 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes, 
And  feals  it  with  a  kifs. 

6  [Let  fuch  amazing  loves  as  thefe 

Be  founded  all  abroad  ; 
Such  favors  are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God.] 

7  [To  him  who  wafli'd  us  in  his  blood 

Be  everlafting  praife ; 
Salvation,  honour,  glory,  powV, 
Eternal  as  his  days.] 


XII 

The  GofpelFeaJl. 


LONG    METRE. 
Luke  xiv.  i6,  \5fe 


6  I  would  for  ever  fpeak  his  name 
In  founds  to  mortal  ears  unknown, 
With  angels  join  to  praife  the  Lamb, 
And  worfliip  at  his  Father's  throne. 

XI.       COMMON    METRE. 

Pardon  brought  to  our  Senfcs. 

I   T    ORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  ar 
X_J     How  heav'nly  is  the  place 
W  liere  Jtfu^  fpread*  the  facrcd  feiifts 
Of  his  i-cdccmiri^;  ^^-ce  ! 


fTTOW  rich  are  thy  provifions,  Lord 
XJ.  Thy  table  furnilli'd  from  above  ! 
The  fruits  of  life  o'erfpread  the  board, 
The  cup  o'erflows  with  lieav'nly  love. 

2  Thine  ancient  family,  the  Jews, 
Were  firll  invited  to  the  fcaft  : 
We  humbly  take  what  they  refufe, 
And  Gentiles  thyfalvation  tafte. 

3  We  are  the  poor,  the  blind,  the  lame  ; 
And  help  wis  far,  and  death  was  nigh  ! 
But  at  the  gofpel  call,  we  came, 

And  ev'ry  want  rcceiv'd  fupply. 

4  From  the  high  way  that  leads  to  hell. 
From  paths  of  darkncfs  and  defpair. 
Lord,  we  are  come  with  thee  to  dwell, 
Glnd  to  enjoy  thy  prefence  here.] 

5  [What  iliall  we  pny  X\\  ciernal  Son, 
That  left  tiic  heav'n  of  his  abode, 
And  to  this  wretched  e-irth  came  dowr., 
To  brir.F  us  \v«.ndVv,r6  viae*,  tc  Go.i; 


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6  It  coft  him  death,  to  fave  our  lives ; 
To  buy  our  fouls,  it  coft  his  own  ; 
And  all  the  unknown  joys  he  gives, 
Were  bought  with  agonies  unknown. 

7  Our  ^^verlafling  love  is  due 

To  him  that  ranfom'd  iinnera  lofl  ; 
And  pity'd  rebels,  when  he  knew 
The  vaft  ezpenie  his  love  would  cofi.] 


XIII, 


COMMON    METRE, 


Divine  Love  fKallng  a  Fc^rf},   and  calling  in  the 
Guefs.     Luke  xiv.  17,  22,  23. 

2   TTOV/  fwect  and  awful  13  the  place 
Xl.     With  Ghrijl  wiihin  the  doorj, 
While  everlaftin^  love  difplays 
The  choiceft  of  her  (cores  : 

2  Here  tv'ry  bowel  of  our  (Jed 
With  foft  conipaliion  rolls  ; 
Here   peace    and   pardon   bought  with 
Is  food  for  dyin^  fouls.  [blood, 

^  While  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  fongs, 
Join  to  adinire  the  feafl, 
Each  of  us  cry,  wit 

"  Lord,  Why  was- 1  a  .juefV .''" 

4  "  Why  was  I  made  Jo  hear  tHy  i-oice, 

And  enter  whiiti  ih^;i■c•'8  rouni } 

When  tho'!ifand3-m&k.i  1  v??<;ghs?i  ^IjOJCe," 

And  rather  ftarvc  thiUi  mwvi  ?"  j 


i  Our  Hp9  (hould  learn  that  joyful  fonj^ 
Were  but  our  hearts  prepar'd  like  hi*  \ 
"  Our  fouls  ftill  waiting  to  be  gonCr 
And  at  thy  word  depart  in  peace. 

%  Here  we  have  feefl  thy  face,  0  Lor<J, 
And  view'd  falvAtion  with  our  eyes. 
Tailed  and  felt  the  living  word, 
The  bread  defcending  from  the  fkic«. 

4  Thou  haft;  prepar'd  this  dying  Lamb, 
Haft  fet  his  blood  before  our  face, 
To  teach  the  terrours  of  thy  name, 
And  fiiew  the  wondei's  of  thy  grace* 

5  He  is  our  light,  our  morning  ftar 
Shall  {liiae  on  nations  yet  unknown  ;. 
The  glory  of  thine  Ifrad  here, 
And  joy  of  fpirits  near  the  throne." 


5  'Twns  the  fame  love t hat  fpread  tbefcafl, 

That  fwectiy  forc'd  ui  in  ; 
Elfe  we  h?.d  ftill  refus'U  to  t&fts, 
And  perifli'd  in  our  ^\t\. 

6  [Pity  the  nations,.  O  our  God, 

Conftrain  the  eartli  to  eome  j 

Send  tuy  viclorious  word  abroad, 

And  bring  the  ftrangers  home. 

7  We  long  to  fee  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  the  chofen  race 
May  with  one  voice,  aad  heart,  and  foul,. 
&iug  thy  redeeming  grace.]  j 

XIV,       LONG    METRE*  'g 

The  Son^r  of  Simeon  :  Luke  ii.  28.  Or,  a  Sight 
o/"  CHRIST  males  death  eofy.  j 

jATOW  have  our  hearts,  embrac'd  cur 
IN  God,  '  7 

We' would  forget  all  earthly  charms, 
And  wifn  to  die  as  S  i;r,on  would 
With  his  young  Saviour  in  hia  armjs. 


XV.       COMMON    METRE, 
Our  Lord  Jefus  at  his  oivn  Table. 

1  'T~^HE  ir.em'iy  of  our  dying  Lord 
X       Awakes  a  thankful  tongue  r 
How  rich  hti  fpread  his  royi^l  board, 
And  bleis'd  the  f  jo4  and  fung. 

a  Kap|iy  £H§  m<gn  th-jf  ^sx  ebis  brcs*^, 

That  gcml/  bow'd  \m  Juviiig  lit ad^ 
A»d  le^fd  j{,  I»yfd,  on  tike.   . 

By  faith  the  faiine  deljghtf  we  taA^^ 

A«  that  great  fiv'ritg  did, 
And  fit  and  lean  on  7*/w'  bfc^d, 

And  take  f  he  heav'sly  bread. 
Down  fron;;  the  palace  of  the  fxieSj 

Hither  the  Kino  derccndg  ; 
*'  Come  my  beloved  eat  (he  cries) 

And  drink  falvation, friends. 

Mv  flefli  is  food  and  phyfic  too^ 

A  balm  for  all  your  pains  : 
And  the  red  llreams  of  pardon  flow 

From  thefe  my  pierced  veins." 

Hofanna  to  his  bounteous  love, 

for  fuch  a  feaft  bqlow  I 
Ard  yet  he  feeds  his  faints  above. 

With  nobler  bleilings  too. 

Ccme,  the  dear  day,  the  glorious  hour^ 
That  brings  our  fouls  to  rtft  ; 

Then  we  At  a!  I  need  ihtfc  types  no  more, 
Jut  dwell  at  ih' hcav'iilj,  feafi.J 


214        HYMNS,  kc,  xvi,  xvn,  xviii,  xix.     Book  III. 


XVI.       COMMON    METRE. 

The    Agonies  of  CHRIST. 
I  ^yOW  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot, 
X  ^       Our  hearts  no  more  repine  : 
Our  fufF'rings  are  not  worth  a  thought, 
Lord,  when  compar'd  with  thine. 

a  In  lively  figures  here  we  fee 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  I^ovc  ; 
Each  of  us  hope  he  dy'd  for  me, 
And  then  our  griefs  remove. 

3  [Our  humble  faith  here  takes  her  rife, 

While  fitting  round  his  board  ; 
And  back  to  Calvary  {lie  flies, 
To  view  lier  groaning  Lord. 

4  His  foul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew  ; 
And  the  large  load  of  all  our  guilt, 
JLay  heavy  on  him  too. 

5  But  the  divinity  within, 

Supported  him  to  bear  : 
Dying  he  conquer'd  htU  and  fin  ; 
And  made  his  triumph  there.] 

4  Grace,wifdom,jufl;ice,join'd  and  wrought 
The  wonders  of  that  day  ; 
Ko  mortal  tongue,  nor  mortal  tliought. 
Can  equal  thanks  repay, 

7  Our  hymns  fliou'.d  found  like  thofe  above. 
Could  v/e  our  voices  raifc  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  hearts  iliall  all  be  love, 
And  all  our  lives  be  praife. 


5  Th*  angclick  hoft  above 
Can  never  tafte  this  food  ; 

They  feaft  upon  their  Maker's  lore, 
But  not  a  Saviour's  blood. 

6  On  us  th'  almighty  Lord 
Bellows  this  matchlefs  grace, 

And  meets  us  with  fomc  cheering  word, 
With  pleafure  in  his  face. 

7  Come,  all  ye  drooping  faints  j 
And  banquet  with  the  King  ; 

This  wine  will  drown  your  fad  complaints. 
And  tune  your  voice  to  fing. 

8  Salvation  to  the  name 
Of  our  adorod  Cbriji  : 

Through  this  wide  earth  his  grace  proclaim, 
His  glory  in  the  high'ft. 


XYII.  SHORT    METRE. 

Incomparable  Food  :    Or,  The  Flejh  and  Blood 

of    CHRIST. 

I  TTTE  fing  th'  amazing  deeds 

VV     That  grace  divine  performs  ; 
Th'  eternal  God  comes  down  and  bleeds 
To  nourilli  dying  worms. 

a  This  foul  reviving  wine, 
Dear  Saviour,  'tis  thy  blood  ; 
Wc  thank  tliat  facrcd  fielli  of  thine, 
For  this  immortal  food. 

3  The  banquet  that  we  er.t, 

Ig  made  of  heav'niy  thiiigs  ; 
Earth  hath  no  dainties  half  fo  fweet 
As  our  Redeemer  brings. 

4  In  vain  had  Ad.tm  fought, 
And  fcarch'd  his  garden  round, 

For  there  was  no  fuchbleflcd  fiuit 
Ui  all  the  hippy  ground. 


XVIII.       LONG    MtTRE. 
The  fwie. 

1  JESUS  1  wc  bov/  before  thy  feet ! 
J    Thy  table  is  di\-i::cly  fior'd  ; 
Thy  facredrielli  cur  fouls  have  eat, 

'Tis  living  bread  ;  we  thank  thee,  Lord  ! 

2  And  here  we  drink  our  Saviour's  blood  : 
We  thank  thec,Lord  >  'tis  gcu'rous  wine, 
Mingled  with  love  the  fountain  Hovy'd 
From  th.'t  dear  bleejiiig  heart  of  thuic. 

3  On  earth  is  no  fuch  fwectncfs  found. 
For  the  Lamb's  ilcili  is  heav'iily  food  : 
In  vain  v/e  fearch  the  globe  around 
For  brrad  fo  fine,  or  wine  fo  good. 

4  Carnal  provifions  can  atbcft 

But  cheer  the  heart,  or  warm  the  head  ; 
But  the  rich  cordial  that  we  tafte, 
Gives  life  eternal  to  the  dead. 

5  Joy  to  the  Mafler  of  the  fcaft, 
His  name  our  fouls  forever  bltfs  ; 

To  Gcd  the  King  and  Gnd  the  Prjeft, 
A  loud  Hofanna  round  the  place. 


XIX. 

Glory  In  the  Crofs 


LONG     METRE. 
.-    Or  Not  afcataed  of  CHRIST 
crLcifed. 


1  A   T  thy  command  our  deareft  Lord, 
l\   Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feafk  : 
Thy  blood,  li'xe  wine,  adorns  thy  board. 
And  thine  own  fleib  feeds  cv'ry  gueft. 

2  Our  faith  .adores  thy  bleeding  love. 
And  trurts  for  life  in  one  that  dy'd  ; 
We  hope  for  hcav'uly  crowns  above, 
Froiii  a  Redeemer  crucify 'd. 


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315 


3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  fliame. 
And  fling  their  fcandals  on  the  caufe  ; 
We  come  to  boaft  our  Saviour**  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  croii. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  fcoffing  age. 
He  that  was  dead  has  left;  his  tomb, 
He  lives  above  their  utmofl  lagc, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 


XX.       COMMON      METRE. 

The  Proviftons  for  the  TahU' of  our  Lard:    Or 
The  Tree  of  Life^  and  Ri-ver  of  Lever 

I   T    ORD  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand, 
JL_i     And  fmg  the  folemn  feaft. 
Where  fweet  celeftial  dainties  ftand, 
For  ev'ry  willing  gueft. 

t  [The  tree  of  life  adorns  the  board 
With  rich  immortal  fruit, 
And  ne'er  an  angry  flaming  fword, 
To  guard  the  paiTage  to't. 

3  The  cup  ftands  crown'd  with  living  juice, 

The  fountain  flows  above, 
And  runs  down  ftreaming  for  our  ufe^ 
In  rivulets  of  love.] 

4  The  food's  prepar'd  by  heav'nly  art. 

The  plealure's  well  refin'd  \ 
They  fpread  newlife  through ev'ry  heart, 
And  cheer  the  drooping  mind. 

5  Shout  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  love, 

Ye  faints  that  tafle  his  wine  ; 
Join  with  your  kindrec>  faints  above, 
In  loud  Hofannas  join. 

6  A  thoufand  glories  to  the  God 

That  gives  fuch  joy  as  this  ; 
Hofanna  !  let  it  found  abroad, 
And  reach  wijere  Jcfus  is. 


XXI.       COMMON    METRE. 


The  triumphal  Feaf:  for  CIIHISI 
Sin,  D^atj,  and  Hi 


's  Via 

11. 


[/^0?>TE,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 

V^      Hi^h  a>  oar  joys  arife. 
And  join  the  fongs  above  the  flcy, 
V/herc  pleaiurc  never  dies. 

Jejus  the  God  that  fought  and  bled. 
And  conquer 'd  when  he  fell  ; 

That  rcfe,  and  at  his  charior.-whceh 
Dra£|;'d  all  the  povy'r:i  01  hcil.j 


3  [^e/""'*  t|ie  God,  invites  us  here 

To  this  triumphal  feaft, 
And  brings  immortal  bleflings  down 
For  each  redeemed  gueft. 

4  The  Lord  !  how  glorious  Is  his  face  t 

How  kind  his  fmiles  appear  ! 
And  oh  1  what  melting  words  he  fays 
To  ev'ry  humble  ear. 

5  "  For  you,  the  children  of  my  love, 

It  was  for  you  I  dy'd  ; 
Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
And  leok  into  my  fide. 

6  Thefe  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore 

The  tokens  of  my  pains. 
When  I  came  down  to  free  your  fouls 
From  miferyand  chains. 

7  [Juflice  unfiieath'd  its  £ery  fword, 

And  plung'd  it  in  my  heart ; 
Infinite  pangs  for  you  I  bore, 
And  moft  tormenting  imart. 

8  When  hell,  and  all  its  fpiteful  pow'rs, 

Stood  dreadful  in  my  way, 
Torefcue  thofe  dear  lives  of  yours, 
1  gave  my  own  away. 

9  But  while  I  bled,  and  groan'd,  and  dy'd, 

I  ruin'd  Satan  s  throne  ; 
High  on  my  crcfs  i  hung  and  fpy'd 


10  Now  you  muft:  triumph  at  my  feaft. 
And  tafte  my  flefli,  my  blood. 
And  live  eternal  ages  blefs'd, 
For  'tis  imraortal  food." 


pay 


11  Vi«5loricus  God  !  what  can 

For  favors  fo  divine  ? 
We  wt)uld  devote  cur  hearts  away 
To  be  forever  thine.] 

12  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highcft  praifc, 

The  tribute  of  our  tcnguta  ; 
But  themes  fo  infinite  as  thefe 
Exceed  our  nobleft  fongs.        j,,. 


XX 11.       LONG     METRE. 

The  Con-.prfjhn  of  a  dyhig   CKKIST. 
join  t'  adore 


the  Lamb  5 
our  leebic-  lips  cculd  more 
In  ftrair^s  imnicnal  as  his  nair.e. 
And  mcltiiiii  as  his  dvir^  love  I 


OUR  fpirits 
Oh,  that  c 


2l6 


HYMNS,  &c.  XXIII,  XXIV,  XXV.  Book  III.< 


a  Was  ever  equal  pity  found  ? 
The  Prince  of  heav'n  refigns  his  breath, 
And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground, 
To  ranfom  guilty  worms  from  death. 

3  [Rebels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  laws  ; 
He  from  the  threatening  fets  us  free, 
Bore  the  full  vengeance  on  his  crofs, 
And  nail'd  the  curfes  to  the  tref.] 

4  [The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now, 
And  SinaJ's  thunder  roars  no  more  ; 
From  all  his  wounds  new  bleffings  flow, 
A  fea  of  joy  without  a  fliore. 

5  Here  we  have  wafh'd  our  deepeftftains, 
And  heard   our  wounds    with    heav'nly 

blood  ; 
Blefs'd  fountain!  fpringing  from  the  veins 
Of  Jefus  our  incarnate  God. 

6  In  vain  our  mortal  voices  ftrivc 
To  fpeak  companion  fo  divine  : 
Had  we  a  thoufand  lives  to  give, 
A  thoufand  lives  iliould  all  be  thine. 


We  touch,  we  tafte  the  heav'nly  bread. 

We  drink  the  facrcd  cup  ; 
With  outward  forms  our  fenfe  is  fed, 

Our  fouls  rejoice  in  hope. 

We  (hall  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  our  forgiving  God, 
Drefs'd  in  the  garments  of  his  Son, 

And  fprinkled  with  his  blood. 

We  fliall  be  ftrong  to  run  the  race, 

And  climb  the  upper  fky ; 
Chrift  will  provide  our  fouls  with  grace,] 

He  bought  a  large  fupply. 

[Let  us  indulge  a  cheerful  frame, 

For  joy  becomes  a  feaft  ! 
We  love  the  mem'ry  of  his  name, 

More  than  the  wine  we  tafte.] 


XXIIL       COMMON      METRE, 

Craci  and  Glory  by  the  Death  of  CHRIST.      I 

1  [QITTINGnround  our  father's  board. 
k^    We  niife  our  tuneful  breath  ; 
Our  faith  behokU  her  dying  Lord, 
And  dooms  our  dus  to  death.] 

a  We  fee  the  blood  of  J.fus  flied. 
Whence  d!  our  pardons  rife  ; 
The  finner  views  th'  atonement  made, 
And  loves  the  ficrifice  . 

3  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  fliameful  crofs, 

procure  us  heav'nly  crowns  : 
Our  hi^^heft  gain  fprings  from  thy  lofs  ; 
Our  hea'iigfrom  thy  wounds. 

4  Oh!  'tis  imprff^bletliat  we, 

Wlio  dwJl  in  ferble  c!ny. 
Should  equal  futT'rings  bc^r  for  thee. 
Or  equal  thiinks  rcp.;y. 


XXIV.        COMMON     M£TRE.    | 

Paidun  and  Strength  frzra  CHRIST.  | 

\   T7'ATHL:R,we  wait  to  ftcl  thy  grace,    6 
J-       To  foe  thy  glories    fnine  :  i 

The  Lord  will  his  own  table  blcfs,  i 

Auil  n;ak.v  the  ifJX  divine. 


XXV.       COMMON    METRE. 
Divine  Glories  and  Graces. 

HOW  are  thy  glories  here  difplay'd. 
Great  God  !  how  bright  they  fliinc; 
While  at  thy  word,  we  break  the  bread, 
And  pour  the  flowing  wine ! 

Here  thy  revcnoirg  juftice  Honds, 
And  pleads  its  dreadful  caufe  ; 

Here  faving  mercy  fpreads  her  hands 
Like  jcft':  on  the  crofs. 

Thy  fnints  attend  with  cv'ry  grace 

On  this  great  facrifice  ; 
And  love  appears  Avith  clicerful  face, 

And  f?.ith  with  fixtd  eyes. 

Our  liCpe  in  waiting  pcflurc  firs, 
To  heav'n  dirt(^la  her  fight  ; 

Here  t:\-'vy  warmer  paifion  meets. 
And  warr.-.cr  pow'rs  unite. 

Zeal  and  revenge  perform  their  part, 

And  lifing  fin  d-.flroy  ; 
Repentance  c<mta  with  aching  heart, 

Vet  not  forbids  the  joy. 

Dcrir  Siiv'our,  change  our  faith  to  fight ; 

Let  fin  for  ever  die  : 
Ti^cn  ihall  our  fouls  be  all  delight, 

Aiid  ev'ry  tJ:;.r  be  dry. 


Book  III.  HYMNS,  ^c.  xxvi,xxvii,xxviii,xxix,xxx.      217 

Spirit.     Though  the  Za//«  name  of  it    Glcna  ^f'^°^^'^'^^''^^^^       of  flperftitious 

Glory  of  the  Divine  Nature,  that   our  Lord  J^f^i'^^'^'l^^^^^  is  one  of 

Men!  and  is  fo  neceffary  to  true  Chnfbamty.     The  AAion  is  P-^J^^^  ^^^^  i„,^ 

the  fame  End. —  ■ 

A  SONG  of  PRAISE  to  the  ever-bleffedjXXVllI.        lit    SE-IORT  METRE. 

TRINITY,     GOD     the     FATHER,     SON,    and  ^      trn 

SPIRIT. 

XXVI.        ift    LONG    METRE. 
lT)-Ll^SS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 

Jj  To  whofe  celeftial  fource  we  owe 

Rivers  of  endleis  joy    above. 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below, 
a  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 

FroKi  whofedear  wounded  oody  rol.s 

A  preciou>  ftream  of  vital  blood, 

Pardon  and  life,  for  dying  iouli. 
3  We  give  thee,  facred  Spirit,  praife, 

Who,  in  our  hearts  of  hn  and  ^roe, 

Makes  living  fprings  of  grace  anie, 

And  into  boundlefs  glory  fiov,-. 
4 Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sen, 

And  God  the  Spirit  we  adoie, 

That  fea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 

Without  a  bottom  or  a  lliore. 


I   T    ET  God  the  Father  live 


XXYII.      ift  COMMON  METRE. 

I   /^  LORY  to  God  the  Father's  name, 
\Jjr     Who,  from  our  linful  race, 
Chofe  out  his  fav'rltcs  to  proclaim 
The  honours  of  his  grace. 


For  ever  on  our  tongues ; 

Sinners  from  his  firft  love  derive 

The  ground  of  all  their  fongs. 
z  Ye  faints  employ  your  breath, 

In  honour  tothe  Son,  [death, 

Who  brought  your  fouls    from  hell  and 

By  0^1-ing  up  his  own. 

3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praife 
O-  an  immortal  flrain, 

Whofe  light,  andpow'r,  and  grace  conveys 
Salvation  down  to  nxen. 

4  While  God,  the  Comforter, 
1  Reveals  our  pardon'd  fin, 
P  may  the  blood  and  water  bear, 

The  fame  record  within. 
J  To  the  great  One,  and  Three, 
That  feal  this  grace  in  heav'n, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 

Eternal  glory  giv'n. 


2  Glorv  to  God  the  Son  be  pr.ul, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay. 
And,  to  redeem  us  from  the  dz 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

3  Glory  to  God  the  Spliit  give,^ 

From  wiiofe  almighty  pow  r 
Our  fouls  their  heavnly  birtn  o 
Andbltis  the  happy  hour. 

4  Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

Th'  eternal  1  hrce  tn  One, 
Who  bv  the  wonders  of  his  love 
Ut.i.  made  his  nature  known. 


id, 


erlve, 


XXIX.        2d    LONG    METRE. 
•r  r^  LORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 
'  O'\\'hore  name  has  myftcries  unknown : 
in  cfTcnce  One,  in  perlbns  Three  ; 
A  focial  nature,  yet  alone. 
2  When  all  our  nobleft  pow'rs  arc  ioin'd, 
I   The  honours  of  thy  iiauie  to  rai-e  ; 
i   'i'hv  ^lories  over-match  our  mind, 
I   And  angels  faint  beneath  Uiejirailc^ 

id    COMMON    METRE. 


\r 


"T 


-IF  God  of  mtrcy  be  ?.-.'.ot'd 


Who  calls  our  iouis 


from  deatli, 


Whofavc3  by  his  redeeming  word 
A  n.v.  cicatipgbreath.     - 


218     HYMNS,  &c.  XXXI,  XXXII,  xxxiii,  XXXIV,  &c.    B.  III. 


4  To  praife  the  Father,  and  thfe  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  divine— 

XXXVII.       OR    THUS. 

The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 

/^  IVE  to  the  Father  praife, 
vJT  Give  glory  to  the  Son  : 

Let  faints  and  angels  join. 

And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 

Be  equal  honour  done. 

XXXI.         2d     SHORT    METRE. 

I   T    ET  God  the  Maker's  name 
i-i  Have  honour,  love,  and  fear, 

XXXVIII.     PARTICULAR   METRE. 

Seng  of  Praife  to  the  hUJfei  Trinity. 

To  God  the  Saviour,  pay  the  fame, 

And  God  the  Comforter. 

1   T  GIVE  immortal  praife 
1  To  God  the  Father's  love, 

a  Father  of  lights  above, 

For  all  my  comforts  here. 

Thy  mercy  we  adore, 

And  better  hopes  above. 

The  Son  of  thy  eternal  love, 

He  fent  his  own 

And  Spirit  of  thy  pow'r. 

Eternal  Son, 

To  die  for  fms, 

That  man  had  done. 

XXXII.        3d     LONG    METRE. 

a  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

'"pO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
A    And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Immortal  glory  too  ; 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 

Be  honour,  praife,  and  glory  giv'n, 

From  everlafting  woe  : 

By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n. 

And  now  he  lives. 

And  now  he  reigns, 

And  feefc  the  fruit 

XXXIII.       OR    THUS. 

Of  all  his  pains. 

A   LL  r.lory  to  tlie  wond'rous  name, 
-Ijl   F;uher  of  inercy,  God  of  love  : 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worlliip  give. 

'J'hus  we  exalt  the  Lord,  the  Lamb, 

Whofc  new  creating  pow'r 

And  thus  we  praife  the  heav'nly  Dove. 

Makes  the  dead  fmncr  live : 

His  work  completes 

The  great  dellon, 

XXXIV.    3d  COxMMON   METRE. 

And  fills  the  foul 

With  joy  divine. 

'VrO^^''  let  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
_L>I      And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 

4  Almighty  God  !  to  thee 

Whv-re  there  arc  works  to  make  himknown 

Be  endlefs  honour  done 

Or  faints  to  love  the  Lord. 

The  undivided  Three, 

And  the  m\flcriou5  One  ; 

Where  reafon  fails 

XXXV.       OR    THUS. 

With  all  her  pow'rs. 

There  faith  prevails, 

TTOKOUR  to  the  Alir.ighty  Three, 
JL  JL     And  everlafiing  One  ; 
All  glory  to  the  Father  be. 

And  love  adores. 

XXXIX.         PARTICULAR     METRE. 

The  Spirit,  and  the  Son. 

I   "T^O  him  that  chofe  us  firft, 
X     Before  the  world  began  : 

XXXVI.      3d    SHORT    METRE. 

To  him  that  bore  the  curfe, 

To  fave  rcbtllious  man  ; 

"XZE  ancjt  Is  round  the  throne, 
A     And  Kiints  that  dwtll  btlow, 

'lb  hi:n  that  forni'd 

Our  hearts  anew, 

'W''.>'-niip  ti.e  Father,  love  the  Son, 

Is  cndlef*  praife 

/v^-id  bi-.fb  the  Spirit  too. 

And  glory  due. 

Book  III.  HYMNS,  &c.  xl,  xli,  xlii,  xliit,  xliv,  xlv.    219 


a  The  Father's  love  fliallrun 

Through  our  immortal  fongs ; 
We  bring  to  God  the  Son, 
Hofannas  on  our  tongues  : 
Our  lips  addrcfs 

The  Spirit's  name 
With  equal  praife, 
And  zeal  the  fame. 

3  Let  ev'ry  faint  above, 

And  angels  round  the  throne, 
For  ever  blefs  and  love 
The  facrcd  Three  in  One  : 
Thus  heav'n  fliaJl  raife 

His  honours  high. 

When  tarth  and  time 

Grow  old  and  die. 


XL.    3d  PARTICULAR  METRE. 

TO  Ged  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raife  ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praife  : 
And  while  our  lips 

Their  tribute  bring. 
Our  faith  adores 
The  name  we  fing. 

XLl.       OR    THUS. 

TO  our  eternal  God 
The  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
Three  myfteries  in  one  : 
Salvation,  pow'r. 

And  praife  be  giv'n, 
By  all  on  earth 
And  all  in  heav'n. 


o. 


The         H     O     S     A     N     N     A  : 

SALVATION    A  s  c  R  I B  s  D   T  o     CHRIS 


iTTos. 
Xl  w 


XLII.       LONG    METRE. 
lANNA  to  King  Da-vhfs  Son, 
'ho  rc-);i::ns  on  a  fuperiour  throne 
WcblelstUe  Prince  of  heav'nly  birtii. 
Who  brings  falvation  down  to  earth. 

a  Let  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  ag^'. 
In  this  delightful  work  engage; 
Old  men  and  babes  in  Sion  fmg 
The  growing  glories  of  her  King. 


XLIII.        COMMON    METRE. 
I  TT  OS  ANN  A  to  the  Prince  of  grace, 
XA     5/6«,  behold  thy  King ; 
Proclaims  the  Son  of  David's  race. 
And  teach  the  babes  to  fing. 

a  Hofanna  to  th'  incarnate  Word, 
Who  from  the  Father  came  ; 
Afcribe  falvation  to  the  Lord, 
With  bleffing'i  on  his  namr;. 


XLIV.       SHORT    METRE. 
1  TTOSANNA  to  the  Son, 
XX     Of  DaiiJ  and  of  God, 
Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down, 
And  bought  it  with  liis  blood. 


2  To  ChnJ}  th'  anointed  King 

Be  endlefs  blefllngs  giv'n  ; 

Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  fmg. 

Who  made  our  peace  with  heav'n. 


<.LV. 


PARTICULAR    M=;TRir, 


1  TTOSANNA  to  the  King 
jLX     Of  Da-viJ's  ancient  blood, 
Behold  he  comes  to  bring 
Forgiving  grace  from  God : 
Let  old  and  young 
Attend  his  way. 
And  at  his  feet 

Their  honours  lay. 

a  Glory  to  God  on  high, 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb  ; 
Let  earth,  and  fea,  and  £ky 
Hi*  wond'rous  love  proclaim. 
Upon  his  head 

Shall  honours  reft. 
And  ev'ry  age 

Pronounce  him  bled. 


END  OF  THE  THIRD  BOOK. 


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A  Table  to  find  any  Hymn  by  the  firft  Line* 


Note.   T^he  Letters  a,b,  c,  denoit 


A  B. 

ADORE  andtremblc.forour  God  a 
Alas, and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  b 
All  mortal  vanities  be  oone 
And  are  we  wretches  yet  alive 
And  muft  this  body  die     -     -     - 
And  now  the  fcales  have  left,  &c. 
Arlfe  my  foul,  my  joyful  powers 
At  thy  command,  our  dtarcit  Lord 
Attend  while  God's  exalted  boa 
Awake,  my  heart,  arife  my  tongue 
Awake  our  fouls,  away  our  fears 
Away  from  every  mortal  care 


th:  Firf,  Seco.tJ,  or  Tbird  BOOK i   the  Figures  dinfl  to  tbt 
HTM  N. 

H.  D 


B 


B 
ACKWARD  with  humble,  &g. 


42  "pv  AUGHTERS  of  Zion,  &c. 


9  X^    Dcir  Lord,  behold  our,  &c.      b 

a     aj  Deareft  of  all  the  nanus  above     -    b 

b   105  Death  cannot  make  our  fculs  afraid  b 

b  no  Death  may  diflblve  my  body  now       a 

81  Death  !  'tis  a  melancholy  d-ty      -     b 

SzDeceiv'd  by  fubtlc  fnares  of  hell        a 

19  Deep  iu  the  dufi  before  thy  throne    a 
l3cDefcendfrom  heav'n, immortal  Dove  b 

20  Do  we  not  know  that  fulcmn  word     a 
48  Down  htridlong  from  the  native  ikies  b 

1 23  Dread  3ov 'reign,  let  my  cv'ningfcngb 
!•  E 


57  "C'RE  the  blue  heav'ns  were,  &c. 
jL^  Kternal 


Behold  how  iinners  difagrce 
Behold  the  blind  their  fis^ht  receive 
Behold  tiie  gloiics  of  the  Lamb 
Behold  the  grace  appears     -       -       a 
Behold  the-  potter  and  the  clay  a 

Behold  the  rofe  of  Sharon  here  a 

Behold  the  woman's  promis'ti  feed  b 
I^chold  the  wretch  whofe  luft,  &:c.  a 
Eehold  what  wo;>d'rous  grace.  -  a 
r.icfs'd  are  the  humhls  fouls  that  Ite  a 
J  lef^^'d  be  the  evcrlalling  God.  -  a 
^  Xch'd  be  the  father  and  his  love  c 
;  lefs'd  is  the  man  whole cat'.tious  feet  a 
;  !cf>'d  morning  !  whofe  young,  S:c.  b 
Ll^fi'J  v.-ith  the  joys  of  innocence  b 
Blood  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  flcies  b 
Bright  Kini^  of  Glory,  dreadful  God  b 
Ihuad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death  b 
Bury'd  in  {liadows  of  the  night  a 

Ri:t  few  among  the  carnal  wife  a 

C 

CAN  creatures,  toperfecSl'on,  find  b 
Chrift  and  h's  crofs  is  at],  .Sec.  a 
C'ome,  all  l;:irmonious  tongues  -  b 
Come,  de'.refc  1  rd,  dcfctud,  &c.  a 
Come,  happy' folds,  approach,  <!^;c.  b 
Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  fouls  a 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heav'niy  Dove  b 
Come,  let  us  join  a  joyful  time  -  c 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  fOngs  a 
Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes  b 
Come,  let  us  lift  our  voicci  high  c 
Coijic,  we  that  love  the  Lord      -«   .  b 


69  X^  Kternal  Sov'reign  of  the  iky 
131  Eternal  I'pirit  we  coiifcib     -     -     - 

137.  F 

1  T7A.TTH  is  the  brighteft  evidence 
3  2.     Jar  from  mvthoiightSj'.'aii^&c. 
117  Father,  I  long,  I  )aint  to  fee     -     - 

68  Father,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace 
135  Firm  and  unmcv'dai'e  they     -     - 
12.^  Firm  :!s  the  earth  the  gofpel  (lands 

6  4  From  LeaV'n  the  finning  angels  fell 
102  i'Vcm  thee,  mv  Cod,  my  joys,  &.6. 

26;  ■        '  G 

2.6  f^^-  ^NTILE.'j  bv  Nature,  we.  'c. 


31  S>jy  Giv«  iiic  the  A'iagsof  ftilth,  licc 

71  Glory  to  God.  the  Trinity     - 
1 23. Glory  to  Gcd  that  walks'the  fky 
n^  Glory  to  God  tf.e  Father's  name 

51- God  is  a  fpiiit  jiiH:  and.wije  -  -  a 
ijS  God  of  the  morning,  at  whofe  verier  a 

97  God  of  the  fta>,tl>y  tijunuViog  voice  b 

96  God  !  the  eternal  awful  tame     -      b 

iGod,  wiho  in  various  mttliods  told     a 

1 70  Go  preach  thvGofpcl,  faith  the  Lord  a 

119.G0  v/oi 'l.i^'  at  Imiaanuer.s  feet     -     a 

84'f;reat  Gc  .',i50w  iniinite  art  thou  b 
13;  Great  God  1  own  thy  fentence  juft  a 
lO.VGrtat  God  thy  glory  fliall  employ  b 
127  Grt  at  Cbd,  to  v.  ;:at  a  glorious  height  b 

3;4:Great  King  of  Glory  and.  yf  grace     b 
8iGreat  was  the  dav,  the  joy  was  great  b 

(^2  '       H 

108  TTAD  I  the  tonguesof  Greeks,  &c.  a 

21  .1  A   Happy  the  church,  thoa,  &:c.'  b 

30  Happy  the  heart  wliere  graces  Vt/fgn  b' 


7* 
163 
14^ 

49 

37 

53 

ro; 

124 

23 

1^2  2 
96 

7 

149 
^i3 


15 
68 
24 

25 

97 

75 

114 

140 

29 

S9 

27 

i.;6 

79 

70 

27 

53 

128^ 

146 

67 

6 

167 

113 
144 

•i.u 

•  64 

33 


TABLE. 


221 


B. 


Hark !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful,  &c.  b 
Hark  I  the  Redeemer  from  on  high  a 
Hear  what  the  voice  from  heav'n&cc.  a 
Hence  from  my  foul  fad  tho'ts,  &c.  b 
Here  at  thy  crofs,  my  dying  God  b 
Highasthe  heav'nsabove  the  ground  b  115 
High  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light  -  b  18 
Hofanna,  &c.         -     -     -     -       c  4a  to  45 


Hofanna  to  our  conqaering  King  b 

Hofanna  to  the  Prince  of  light     -  b 

Hofanna  to  the  royal  fon       -       -  a 

Hofanna  with  a  cheerful  found  -  b 

How  are  thy  glories  here  difplay'd  c 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet     -  a 

How  can  I  link  with  fuch  a  prop  b 

How  cendefccnding  and  how  kind  c 

How  full  of  anguifh  is  the  thought  b 

How  heavy  is  the  night      -     -     -  a 

How  honoujable  is  the  place     -  a 

How  large  the  promife,  how  divine  a 

How  oft  have  iin  and  Satan  ftrove  a 

How  rich  are  thy  provifions  Lord  c 

How  fad  our  ftate  by  nature  is     -  b 

How  fliall  I  priiife  th'  eternal  God  b 

How  fliort  and  hafty  is  our  life     -  b 

Howfliould  the  fonsof  Adam's  race  a 

How  ftrong  thine  arm  is,  &c.  a 

How  fweet  and  awful  is  the  place  c 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below  b 

How  wond'roui  great,  &q.  b 

I 

CANNOT  bear  thine  abfence,&c.  b 

c 
b 
a 
b 


I 


I  give  immortal  praife  - 
I  hate  the  tempter  and  his  charms 
I  lift  my  banner,  faith  the  Lord  - 
I  love  the  windows  of  thy  grace  - 
I'm  not  afham'd  to  own  my  Lord  a 
I  fend  the  joys  of  earth  away  -  b 
I  fing  my  Saviour's  v/ond'rous  death  b 
Jehovah  fpeaks,  let  Ifrael  hear  -  a 
Jehovah  reigns,  his  throne  is  high  b 
Jefus,  in  thee  cur  eyes  behold  -  a 
Jefus  invites  his  faints  -  .  -  c 
Jefus  is  gone  above  the  Ikies  -  c 
Jefus,  the  man  of  conflant  grief  -  a 
Jefus,  we  blefs  thy  Father's  name  a 
Jefus,  we  bo^  before  thy  feet 
Jefus,  with  all  thy  faints  above  - 
In  Gabriel's  hard  a  mightv  flcne 
In  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  love 
In  vain  the  v/ta!thy  mortals  toil 
Ijo  vain  we  lavifh  out  our  lives  - 
Infir.ite  grief  !  an^.axin^  wt)e  -  - 
Join  all  the  glorious  namea  -  - 
T 


89 

76 

16 

8 

25 

10 

116 

4 

100 

98 

8 

113 

139 

12 

90 

166 

32 

86 

49 

13 

48 

87 


II 

ij6 

29 

145 

10.3 

II 

114 

84 

168 

145 

6 
12 
J  4 
18 
29 

59 
30 
2'; 
9 
9S 


Join  all  the  names  of  love  and  pow'r  a 
Is  this  the  kind  return       -     -    -     b 

K 
jr  IND  is  the  fpeechof  Chrift,  &c.  a 

LADEN  with  guilt  and  full,  &c.  b 
Let  all  our  tongues  be  one         c 
Let  evcrlafUng  glories  crown  b 

Let  ev'ry  mortal  ear  attend  -  -  a 
Let  God  the  Father  live  -  -  c 
Let  God  the  Maker's  name  -  -  c 
Let  him  embrace  my  foul  and  prove  a 
Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  fay  a 
Let  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  fing  a 
Let  others  boaft  how  ftrong  they  be  b 
Let  Pharifees  of  high  efteem  -  a 
Let  the  old  Heathens  tune,  &c.  b 
Let  the  feventh  angel  found,  &c.  -  a 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie  b 
Let  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood  b 
Let  them  negledt  thy  glory,  Lord  b 
Let  us  adore  th'  eternal  word      -      c 


149 

74 

73 

119 
9 

7 

31 
66 

15 

58 
19 

2Z 
65 

99 
160 

3S 
5 


Life  and  immortal  joys  are  giv'n  -  b  115 

Life  is  the  time  to  ferve  the  Lord  -  a  88 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  th'heav'nlyfeat  b  37 

Like  ftieep  we  went  aftray     -     -      a  14^ 

Lo  the  young  tribes  of  Adamrife  -  a  90 

Lo  what  a  glorious  fight  appears  -  a  ai 

Lo  what  an  entertaining  fight    -    -    a  44 

Lo  the  deftroying  angel  flies     -     -    b  55 

Long  have  I  fat  beneath  the  found     b  165 

Look,  gracious  God,  &c.     -     -     -    a  47 

Lord,  at  thy  temple  we  appear    -     a  19 

Lord,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are     c  n 

Lord,  how  fecure  and  bleftare  they  b  57 

Lordjhowfecuremy  confcience  was  a  115 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand     c  20 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vafl  defigns  -    b  IC9 

Lord,  we  are  blind,  &c.     -     -      •     b  a6 

LordjWeconfefs  ournum'xousfaults   a  iii 

Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece     -      -       a  37 

Lord,  -vs^hat  a  heav'n  of  favinggrac  e  b  16 

Lord,  what  a  thoughtlefs,  &c.     -     a  36 

Lord,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this    b  ^^ 

Lord,  when  my  thoughts,  &c.  -  b  5 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord  -  a  46 
M 

AN  hs5  a  foul  of  vaft  defires  -  b  146 

Jvliftaken  foul3,th at  dream,  cVc.  a  1^0^ 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  lord      b  139 

A'ly  drowfy  pow'rs,  why  flccpyefo  b  25 

My  God  how  endlcfs  is  thy  love    -    a  8i 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love     -     -       b  93 

My  God,  my  portion  and  tny  love     b  94 

My  God,  pc unit  mc  not.  tc  h£    -  -  b  ilJk 


222 


TABLE, 


B, 
My  God  the  fprlng  of  all  my  joys  b 
A'ly  God,  what  endlcfs,  &:c.  -  -  b 
My  heart  howilrcadful  hard  it  Is  b 
My  iSHvicur  God,  &c.  -  -  -  b 
••My  foul  come  nveditatc  the  day  -  b 
»My  foul  fopfakes  her  vain  delight  b 
<My  thouohts  on  awful  fubjccts  roll  b 
^ly  ■thou<;;htsfurinount  &c.  -  -  b 
N 

NAKED  as  from  the  earth,  &c.  a 
N:uure  with  allherpow'rs.&c.  b 
Nature  with  open  volume  ftands  c 
No,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more  b 
No,  I  fliall  envy  them  no  more  -  b 
No  more,  my  God,  I  boalt  no  more  a 
Nor  eye  has  fccii,  nor  ear  has  heard  a 
Not  ail  the  blood  of  bcafls  -  -  b 
Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth  a 
Not  dilTcrent  food  or  difterentdrefs  a 
Not  from  the  duft  affliction  grows  a 
Not  the  malicious  or  profane  -  -  a 
Not  to  condemn  the  fons  of  men  a 
Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord  -  -  b 
Not  with  our  mortal  eyes  -  -  -  a 
Now  be  the  God  of  Ifrael  blefs'd  a 
Now  by  the  bowels  of  my  God  -  a 
Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praife  -  -  b 
Now  have  our  hearts  embrac'd,  &c.  c 
Now  in  the  galleries  of  his  ^race  a 
Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood  a 
Now  let  a  fpacious  world  arife  -  -  b 
Now  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot  -  c 
Now  let  the  Lord  my  Saviour  fmile  b 
Now  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar  b 
Nov/  fhall  my  inv/ard  joys^ arife  -  a 
Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  fong  -  -  b 
Now  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know  a 
Now  to  the  power  of  God  fupreme  a 
O 

OFOR  an  ov'-crcoming  faith  -  a 
O  ifmyfoul  wereform'dfor  woe  b 
O  the  Almighty  Lord  -  -  ^  b 
O  the  delights,  the  hcav'nly  joys  b 
Often  I  fcck  ray  Lord  by  night  -  a 
Once  nwre,  my  foul,  the  rifmgday  b 
Our  days,  alas,  our  mortal  davs  -  b 
Oar  God,  howjinnihis  prornifcitand^  b 
Our  fins,  al:ts,  huw  ftrong  tliey  be  b 
Our  f.  als  fliall  magnify  the  Lc;rd  a 
Our  fpirils  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb  e 
P 

PLUNG'D  la  agulph  ofdr'.rk,-&c.  b 
PraIic,cvcrlaQing  praife  be  pild  b 

iVAISE  ihee  mv  fuul.nv  un, -fee.  b 


.  H.  Ralfe  your  triumphant  fongs    -  -     b 
54  Rife,  rife  my  foul,  and  leave,  &c.       b 

42  .S 

9S|OAINTS',  atyoirr.heaVnIy,  2<c.'     a 

I4i|0  tialvation  l'  Otiie  joyful  found    b 

6i  See  where  the  great   jncrtrnate  Gad  -a 

lo  Shall  the  vilcrace  <xf  fteftmnd:blood  :a 

2  Shall  we  go  on  to  fin     -     »     -     -      a 

162  Sliflll  wifdi  m  cry  aloud      -     -     -      a 

Shout  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  jays  b 

5|Sin  has  a  thoufand  trtachVous  arts,  b 

ijSin,  like  a  venomous  difeafe       -      b 

lOjSing  to  the  Lord  that  builtthefkies  b 

lOZiSing  to  the  Lord  with  joyful  voice    a 

56jSing  to  the  Lord  ye  heavenly  Iiofts  b 

109  Sitting  around  our  Father's  board     c 

lOjjSo  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raife    -  a 

142IS0  let  our  lips  and  lives  exprefs    -     a 

95.S0  new  born  babes  dcfire  the  brcaft  a 

i26jStand  up  my  foul,lliakeo(rtb-y  fears  b 

83|Stoop  down  my  thoughts,  &c.      -     b 

104  Strait  i«  the  way,  the  door  is  ftrait     b 


100 

I5» 
108 

50 
130 

43 
14 

77 
91 

147 
16 
50 

157 
29 
47 
6 

137 

17 
106 
8c 
91 
71 
6 

39 
4C 
U 
6c 
a 


T 

TERRIBLE  God  that  reign'ft,  &c.  b 
That  awfulday  willfurely  come  b 
Thee  we  adore.  Eternal  Name  -  b 
The  glories  of  my  Maker  God  -  b 
The  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd  -  -  c 
The  King  of  glory  fends  his  Son  -  b 
The  lands  that  long  in  darknefslay  a 

b 
b 
b 
b 
b 
b 
c 
c 
b 
b 
a 
a 
a 
b 
There's  no  ambition  fwells  my  hearts 
Ihere  was  an  hour  when.Chrifi;,.&c.  a 
rhtfeglorious  minds h6\vj)right,(?<c.  a 
This  is  the  word  of  truth  and-love  b 
'I'hou,  whomvnvj' fouladniirc§  a^ovc  a 
rlius  did'the  funi  of  Abraham  pafs  b 

a 
♦a 
a 
b 
a 


The  law  by  Mofes  came     -     - 
The  law  commands  and  makes,  &c. 
TheLord  declares  his  will  -     -     - 
The  Lord  defcending  from  above 
The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns     -     -     - 
The  Lordon  high  proclaims     -     - 
The  majefty  of  Solomon     -     -     - 
The  memory  of  our  dying  Lord    - 
The  promife  of  my  Father's  love 
The  promife  was  divinely  free     - 
The  true  Mefliah  now  appears  1  - 
The  voice  of  my  beloved  founds 
The  wond'ring  world  enquires,  &c 
There  is  a  houfe  not  made.  Sec. 
'here  is  a  land  of  pure  delight .-  - 


Thu.s  far  the  Lord  has  Ld  me  vxi. 
Thus  faith  tlic  firft,  the  gtcAt,  &c. 
Thus  faith  the  high  and  lofty  One 
'i'iiu.-  faitli  the  Ruler  of  the  iKics 


Ti.Us  fuith  the  HiCrcv  of 


Lord 


fi    A     B     L     E. 


Thus  faith  the  wlftlom  of  the  Lord  a 
Thy f.avours,Lord,Iurpri::e ourfouis  b 
Time,  whnt  an  empty  vapor  'lis  -  b 
'Tis  by  the  faith  oi  joys  to  come  b 
'Tis  from  the  treafiires  of  his  worJ  a 
Tis  not  the  law  of  ten  commands  b 
To  God  the  only  wife  -  -  -  -  a 
To  him  that  chcfe  us  iirft  -  -  -  c 
*Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord  b 
'Twason  that  dark,  that  doleful niglu  c 
Twas  the  commiiBon  of  our  Lord  a 
V 

VAIN  are  the  hopes  the  fons  of  men  a 
Vain  are  the  hopes,  &c.       -       a 
Unfliaken  as  the  facrtd  hill     -     -     a 
Up  to  the  fields  where  angels  Ke    -  b 
Up  to  the  Lord  that  reigns  on  high  b 
W 

WE  are  a  garden  wall'd  around  a 
We  blefs  the  Prophet,  &c.  b 
"We  ling  th'  amazing  deeds  -  -  c 
We  ling  the  glories^  of  thy  love  -  a 
Welcome  fweet  day  of  reft  -  -  b 
Well,  the  Redeemer's  gone  -  -  b 
What  different  pow'rs  of  grace  &  fin  b 
What  equal  honors  iliall  we  bring  a 
What  happy  men  or  angels  thefe  a 
What  mighty  man,  tyj^ighty  God    a 


223 

.  H.  Whence  do  our  mournful,  &c.  a     3  j 

93i  When  I  can  read  my  title  clear     -     b     65 

45!  When  in  die  light  of  faith  divine       b  lOx 

58;  When  I  iurvey  the  wond'rous  crofs    c        7 

i29|When  wear^ruis'dfromdeepdiftrefs  a     jj 

i47JWhen  lirangets  lland  &  hearraetell  a     76 

124,  When  the  jirft  parents  of  our  race     b     78 

51' When  the  great  builder  arch'd,  &c.  b     34 

39,Whereare  the  mourners,  &c.     -     -b   154 

15 1 1  Who  can  defcribe  the  joys  that  rife  a  ici 


i|Who  has  bcliev'd  thy  word      -    - 
52! Who  is  this  fair  one  in  diftrefs     -      a 
I  Who  {hall  the  Lord's  elccSl  condemn  a 
94iWhy  did  the  Je^Ts  proclaim,   &c.       a 
99jWhy  does  your  face,  ye  humble  fouls  b 
aij  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  b 
41 1  Why  is  my  heart  fo  far  from  thee     b 
4^1  Why  fhould  the  children  of  a  King  a  144 
Why  fhould  this  earth  delight  us  fo  b  164 
74  Why  fhould  we  flart  and  fear  to  die 
13^  With  cheerful  voice  I  ling     - 
17  With  holy  fear  and  humble  fong 
56  With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
141  Y 


141 

78 

M 

4 

85 
3 

20 


31 
148 

44 
1%S 


36  rVT'E  faints,  how  lovely  is  the  place  a 

143!  A  Ye  fons  of  Adam,  vain  &  young  a 

63:  Ye  that  obey  th'  immortal  King     -  a 

4o|y  z 

a8 jZ-< ION  rejoice,  and  Judah  fin^     -  b  iii 


38 
89 

34 


2^5 


I 


N 


D 


X. 


OR,  I 

TABLE  to  find  any  HyxMN  by  the  Title  or  Contents  of  lU 


Note,  T':e  Letters,  \.  il.  iii.  ftgnify  the  frji,  fecond,  and  third  Book  :  The  figure i  ri'^^-t^  to  irs 
Hymn.  If  you  find  not  ivhat  Hymn  you  fei  under  one  Word  of  thf  Title,  feei  it  under 
another,  or  by  fonic  IVerd  that  is  of  the  fame  Signifcation^  though  perhaps  not  rnentioncd  in 
the  Title  cf  the  Hymn. 


.60., 


Afcenfion  and  rdurredllori  of  Chrif,\u  76, 
Afljftancc  againft  temptations,  i.  15,  32,  ii. 

50.  65. 
Afiurance  ot   heaven,  i.  27,  ii.  6s  ;  of  the 

love  of  Chri/,  i.    14,  ii.  73  ;  of   faith,  i. 

103. 
Attributes.     See  Gcd. 

Accef:5  to  the  throne  by  a  MecliHtor,  ii.  io3.>T>  A3YL0N  fp?l!ing,  i.  56, 59.  "Sccfneniics. 

Adii/n,  his  fall.  i.  107  ;  corrupt  nature  from'iL>    BackHidings  a. id  reruriis,  ii.  '20., 

hirn,  ii.  128  j   the  nril  and  tlic  fcccnd,  i.'i^aptirni,  i.  cz:  preaching  and  tfic  Lord'a 
57,124.  j     flipper,  ii.  141  ;  and  circuniciiion,    .121» 

Adoption,  i.  64,  14;;  ;  and  clccVani,  i.  54.   j     Ii..  127,  134  ;  burial  -.vith  Cbrif,  i.  laa. 


AARON  and  Chrrf,  i.  145. 
ilfi/w  and  J-i/kua,  ii.  124. 
Abraham's  blelHng  on  the   Gentiles 
113,  £i4,ii.  134;  offering  his  fon, 
Abfcuce   and  prcfence  ,of  God,  ii.  93,  94. 
ICO;  from  God  forever   iatolcrabic,  ii. 
107. 


Advocate.     See  ChrijT 
Afredlions  inconflant, 
ii.  i6^ 


AiPucltd,   Chr:f!\  compaGjon   to   thrni, 


s  in;e!fLUi(.n.  |Beatitudes,  1.  102. 

ij.  SO:    unfandl-fied, 'Believe  and  be  faved,  i.  lOO. 
Ireliever  baptized,  i.  52,  I22. 


125. 
Alllidlion 


u  Eirth,  firft  and  fecond,  i.,95,  99  ;  of  drift, 
miracles  at  it,  ii.  136. 


ElefTed  are  the    dead 
Society  in  lieavcn,  i 


n  the  Lord,  1.  18;. 

Z2^  IS- 
ath   uuderjBIcflednefs  and  builr.efs   of  heaven,  i.  40^ 
41,  ii.  86  ;  onl^  in   G<?d,  n.  93,  94,  lOO. 

113, 


re-.noved,  i.  87  ;  uibnirted  to,  i. 
5,  129,  ii.  109  ;  fuppcrt  and  comfort  un- 
der them,  ii.  50,  6j  ;  and   d 
providence,  i.  83. 

Almon:  cluidian,  ii.  158.  [ElelUng  of  Abr^haTn  en  the    C<^ilL 

Angels  finning,  ii.  24 ;  landing    and   fall-|      114,  ii.  134. 

ing,  ii.  27  ;   praife  ye  the   Lord,   ii.  27  ;, Blood  and  flefn  of  Chr'fxs  our  food,  iii.  17, 
puniOied   and   man    faved,   ii.    96,    97;!      18;   tlie  fea' of  the  new  teftament,  iii.  3.; 
their  miniujy  to  6'i>r^and  Saiuts,  ii.  iS.I     the  fpiiit  and  the  water,  iii.  9. 
112,113.  Boafting  excluded,  i.  96.    " 

Ambition.  <?cc,  ii.  10 r.  'Bodies  frail.     Sec  life,  health,  lif^fli. 

Anger  of  God.    See  wrath,  vengcanceyhell.  Book  of  God's  decrees,  ii.  99. 

Anfwer  to  the  Gliurch's  prayers,  i.  3D.         Bread  of  life  is  Clir/J},  iii.  5. 

Anu-Chriit,  his   ruin,  i.    29,56,59.     See  Breatliing    towards   heaven,   ii.   23  J    God 
enemies.  I      praifcd,  ii-  i ;  fv">r  deliverance,  ii.  92. 

Apoftate,  ii.  15J?.  Burial,  ii.   63;  v.ith   Cl.riji  in   baptifm,   i. 

Apoftles  cunuuitSon,  i.  \7,Zk  1     122  ;  and  death  of  3  faint,  ii.  ^.. 


226  I    N    D    E    X, 


J 


C  iNames  &  titles,  i.  147, 148  ;  nativity,  1.3,13.] 

CANAAN  and  heaven,  il.  66,  124.         (Obeyed   or    rcfifted,  i.   93;  his  offices,  L 
Carnal  joys  parted  with,  ii.  10,  ii  ;'      X49,  150,  ii.  1^2. 

rcafon  hanibled,  i.  11,  12.  iPardon  and  ftrcngth  from  him,  iii.  14  ;  our 

Ceremonial.     See  law,  types,  prieft.  I     paflbver,  ii.  155  ;  his  pcrfon  glorious  and 

Charadleri  of  the  children  of  God,  i.  143  ;!     gracious,   i.    75,  ii.  47  ;  our  phyiician,  i. 

of  Cbriji^  i.  146,150;  of  blelfednefsji.  loz.'     112  ;  his  pity  to  the  aflliclcd  and  tempt- 
Charity  and  uncharitablenefs,  i.  126;  andi     ed,  i.  125  ;  his  pricfthood,  i.  145,  ii.  118; 

love,  i.  130,133.  I     his   prtfence.     Sec   prcfence,     Prophc- 

Childrcn  in  the  covenant  of  grace,  i.  nj,!     cies  and  types  of  him,  ii.  135  ;  prophet, 

114;  devoted  to  God,  i.  I2i,  ii.  127.       |     priefl  and  king,  i.  aj,  ii.  132;  our  pro- 
Chrift.     Sec  Zori  and   Aaron,  i.  145;  and      phet  and  teacher,  i.  93. 

AJjfKy'i.  ii^\  his  afccntlon,  ii.  76  ;  beat- Redemption.      See   Redemption;  rejc<fked 

ifick  fight  of  him,  ii.  75;  beloved  dc-j     hy  ihc  J siusyX.  141;  refurrctflion,  ii.  72, 

fcribcd,  i.  75  ;  the  bread  of  life,  iii.  5.  76;    is  our   hope,   i.   26;   refurre(flion. 

Hi*  care  of  theyoung  and   feeble,  i.  125,      life  and   death  miraculous,  ii.  137  :   rc- 

138;  and  the  church,  fecking,  finding,'     vealed  to  man,  i.  10;  to  babes,  i.  11, 1 2; 

Isfc.  Sec   church.     Coming  to   judge,  i.'     rigliteoufnefs  and  fircngth  in  liim,  i.  841 

61;  his  comn\iflion,  ii.  103,   104;  com-       85,97;  rightcoufncfs  v.iluablc,  i.  109. 

munion  with  him,  i.  66,  71  ;  and  faints.  His  facrifice,  ii.   142  ;  and  interceflion,  ii. 

^•67,  77,  iii.  2;  compared  to  inanimatCj      1 18;  faIvaticn,righteoufntfsHnd  ftrength 

things,!.   146;  his   coronation  and  ef-'     in  him,  i.  i5,.o4,  85,  97,  98  ;  our  fandti- 

poufah,  i.  72  ;  his  crofs  not  to  be  afliam-1     ficatlon,  i.  ^7,   98;    latan   at   enmity,   i. 

cd  ofj   iii.    19;   crucified   God's  wifdomj      IC7;    faints    in    his  hand,    i.   158;  our 

and  power,  iii.  10.  j     .Shepherd,  ;.  8,  142. 

David's  fon,  i.  16,  50  ;  his  death  caufcd  by  The  fublLtncc  of  the  types,  ii,  1 2  ;  fcnt  bv 

lin,  ii.  81  ;  grace  •■ind  glory  by  it,  iii.  23  ;      the  Father,  i.  10c.  ii.  103,  104  ;  liisfut'- 

\'i(flory  and  kingdom,  ii.  114;  his  divine      eriiigs,  iii.  16;  and  godly  forrow,  ii.   <;, 

luturc,  i.   2,   13,   92,  ii.  52;  dwells   in,      106;  and  glory,  i.   i,  62,  63,  ii.  43,  81, 

heaven,  vifits  the  c.irth,  i.  76.  j      83,  84,  iii.  ic. 

Enjoyment  of  him,  ii.  15,  16  ;  his  cternitv,  His  cities   and  kin'^-^...  1,   i.    13;    triumph 

i.  2,  92  ;   exrimplc,  ii.  139  ;  excellencies^      over  our  en<.iniv.'3,  i.  2B,  ::<;  ;   'yp*-^   3''- -1 

i.  52,  il.  47  ;    faith    rmd    knowledge   of      prophecies  of  him,  ii.  135. 

him,  i.   103;    Iiis   flefl^   and   blood  our  Victory  over  J'atan,  i.  89  ;  death  and  hell,  ii;. 

food,  iii.  17,  18;  found  and  brought  to       21  ;  unfecn  and  belovc-d,  i.  108. 

the  church,!.  71.  jWifdom  of  God,  i.  92;  our  wjfdom   and 

His  glcry  in   heaven,  ii.  91  ;  God  recoa-      rightcoufncfs,  i.  97,  9S  ;  worfliipped  by 

cilcd  in  him,   ii.  148  ;  grace  given  us  in      the  creation,  i.  62. 

him,  i.  137,  ii,  40.  Chriftian.     See  Saints,  Spiritual,  ^ic.    rcli- 

High  prieft  and  king,  i.  61  ;  I:is  human  and      g"f>n    its  CAcellcncy,  11.131;  almoil,  ii. 

(livine  nature,  i.  2,   13,  16  ;  humiliation       15S;  virtues,  ii.  i6r. 

and  f*xalt.ition,  i.  1,63,  14X,   142,  ii.  5,  Church.     Sec  Worlliip,  Saints,  Spiritual. 

4",,  8r,  83,  84,  iii.  10,  16.  i     Its  fafety  and  protc^^ion,  i.  8,  39,  ii.  64, 

His  incarnation,   i.  3,  15;  intercefTion,  ii.      92;  its   enemies  liuin   by   Chrift,   i.  23, 

36,  37,  1 18  ;  invit:'.t'on  to  hnners.i.  127.       7.9  ;  converfing  with  Chrift  (vi?.)  feek- 
Thc  King  at  his  tabic,  i.  66;   his  kingdom      ing,  finding,  calling,   anfwering,  i.   66— 

among  men,  i.   3,    ai  ;  knowledge    and       71  ;  undcrGod's  care,  i.   66;    efpoufa's 

faith  in  him,  i.  103.  1      with  CLrtJ},  i.  72  ;  beauty  in  the  eyes  of 

The  Lamb  of  God,  i.  1,64  ;  his  love  to  the      Curif,  i.  73  ;  the   garden  of  CLriJl'i.  74. 

church,  i.   14,  17;  under   defertion,   ii.  Circumcifion  abolifijed,  ii.  134;  and  bap- 

50;  fhed  abroavdin  the  hcnrt,  i,  135  ;  to      tifm,  i.  I2i,  ii.  127. 

men,  j.  92  ;   lifted  up,  i.  1 1 1.  Clothing  fpiritual,  i,  7,  40. 

Miniftered  to  by  angels,  ii.  n  2,  113  ;mira- Comfort  in    tlie    co^caant   with   Ckriji,  ii. 

cics.at  tlichirih  of  C-^/-/^?,  ii.  136  ;  mira-      40;  rcl>ore»i,  il.  73.     See   Pardon.     U 

clcs  in  his  life,  death,  and  refurrcdlion,      forrows  of  mind  and  body,  ii.  50,  6$. 

ii,  137  ;  and  Mcjh^i.  ij8,  149.  Como>umoa  with   Ckrijl  and  TaiaUt  i,  Z; 


INDEX.  227 

between  Cirj/l  and  the  church,  i.  66 — ^!     ble,  i.  19,11.  61  ;  overcome,  i.  17  ;    trl- 

71,  ii.  15,  16.  I     umphcd  over,  i.  6,  ii.  no;  prepared  for, 

Companion  of  a  dying  C/jriJf,  in.  aa  ;  to!      i.  2,7,  ii.  63  ;  of  a  (inner,  i.  24,  ii.  1  ;  and 

the  afflided,  i.  laj.  burial  of  a  faint,  i.  18,  ii  3  ;  and  eterni- 

CompUint  of  a  hard  heart,  ii.  98  ;  of  de-'     ty,  ii.  a8  ;  and  glory,  i.  1 10,  ii.  61  ;  and 

fercion  and  temptations,  ii.  163  ;  of  dull-'     the  refurre(flion,  ii.  3,  loa,  1 10  ;  of  Mo- 

nefs,  ii.  34  ;  of  indwelling  fin,  i.   1x5;      fes  at  God's  command,  ii.  49  ;    dreadful 

of  ingratitude,  ii.  74  ;  of  floth  and  neg-      and  delightful,  ii.  52. 

ligcnce,  ii.  2j,  32.  Deceitfulnefs  of  fin,  ii.  150. 

Condemnation  by  the  law,  i.  91.  .Decrees  of  God,  i.  ii,  12,  96,  117,  Ii.  99, 

Condefcenfion  to  our  worfhip,  ii.  45  ;  af-  Deity  of  Chrifl:,  i.   2,  13,  92,  ii.  51. 

fairs,  ii.  46.  jDelay  of  converfion,  i.  88 — 91,  ii.  25,  32. 

Confeflion  and  pardon,  i.  131.  |  Delight  in  worfliip,  ii.   14;  in  God,  ii.  42; 

Confcicnce  good,  the  pleafures  of  it,  ii.  J7;     in  converfe  with  Chrift,  ii.  15,  16. 

fecure  and  awakened,  i.  115.  Deliverance,  ii.  3.      See  Enemies,  ChurcK 


Conftancy  in  the  gofpel,  ii.  4. 
Contention  and  love,  i.  130. 


and  Submiflion,  i.  129  ;  from  fpiritual 
enemies,  i.  47,  ii.  65,  82. 


Converfion,  i.   104,  ii.  159;  the  difficulty  Dependance.     See  Faith. 

of  it,  ii.  i6i  ;  delaying,  i.   88 — 91;  the  Dcfcrtfon  and  temptation  complained  of, 

joy  of  heaven  i.  loi.  j      ii.  163. 

ConvitSlion  of  fin  by  the  law,  i.  94,  ii5;Defire   of  Chrift's  prefence,"  ii.  loa     Sec 

by  the  crofs  of  Ci>riJ},  ii.  81,  ^S-  '     "lore  in  heaven,  Chrift,  love,  &c. 

Corrupt  nature  from  Adam,  i.  51.  ii,  128.    Defpair  and  prCfumption,  i,  115,   ii.   ij6, 
Covenant  of  grace,  i.  9  ;  children  therein,      157. 

i.  113, 114  ;  fealed  and    fworn,    i.    i39,Devil  vanquiflied,  i.  58.     See  vitStory. 

iii.  3  ;  hope  in  it,  i.   139  ;    made  with  Devotion  fervently  dcfircd,  ii.  34. 

CbriJ}  OUT    comfort,   ii.  40;   of    works.  Difficulty  of  converfion,  ii.  1 61. 

See  Law  and  Gofpel.  jDiflblution  of  this  world,  ii.  13. 

Covetoufncfs,    &c. i.  24, ii.56,  loi.  iDifeafe.     See  ficknefs.  « 

Creation,  i.  92,  ii.  71, 147  ;  New,  ii.  130  ;  Diftemper,  folly  and  ntadncfs  offin,ii.  153, 

prefervation,^-c.  of  this  world,  ii.  13,        Diftinguifliing  love,  i.  u,  12,    96,    117,  ii. 
Creatures  praife   the    Lord,  ii.   71;    love      96,97. 

dangerous,  ii.  48  ^  God  above  them,  i.  Divine.     See  God,  Deity,  &c. 

82  ;  tiitir  vanity,  ii.  146.  :Dominion  of  God,  and  our  deliverance,  ii, 

Crofs  of  C/j,'i/}  is  our  gIory,iii.  19  ;  repent-!     3  ;  eternal,  ii.  67  ;  over  thcfea,  ii.   70. 

ance  flowh;g  from  it,  ii.  ic6  ;    falvation  Doubts  and  fears  fuppreft,  ii.  73. 

init,  ii.  4;  cruciiixion  to   the    world  bvDulnefs  fpiritual,  ii.   25. 

E 

IT*  ARTH,  no  reft  on  it,ii.  146  i  andhcav- 
^  en,  ii.  10,  11,  S3- 
Effufion  of  the  Spirit,  ii.   114. 

DANGER.S  of  our  earthly  pilgrimage,  Elcdlion  excludes  boafting,  i.    96  ;  free,  i. 
ii.  53  ;  of  death    and  hell,  ii.  5^  ;  ofj     xi,  12,  54,  117.     See  Decrees. 

love  to  the  crtature,  ii,  48.  jEnd  of  the  world,  ii.  164. 

Darknefs  difpelledby  Chrifl's  prefence,  ii.  Enemies  of  the  church  difappointed,ii,9i, 

54;  of  Providence,  ii.  109.  |     92;  falvation  from   them,  ii.    82;    tri- 

Day  of  grace,  and  time  of  duty,  i.  88  ;    of     umphcd  over  by  Chrift,i.  28,    29.      See 

judgment,  i.  45,  61,  64,  89,  90.  Chrift,  Babylon,  Michael. 

Dead  in  the  Lord,  their  blellednefs,   i.  18  ;  Enjoyment  of  Chrift,  ii.  15,  16. 

to  fin,  by  the  crofs  of  Chrift,  i.  106.  Enmity  betwixt  Chrift  aud  Satan,  i.  107. 

Dc^ith.     See  Chrift,  and    aflliclions   under  Envy  and  luve,  i.  130. 

Providence,  i.  83  ;   terrible    to   the   un-Efpoufal  of  the  Church,  i.  72. 

converted,!.  91  ;  maelc  eafy  by  the  fight  Eftabliihmcnt  i.i  grace,  ii.  8a. 

of  Chrift,  iii.  14,  ii.  31  ;     by    a  fight  of  Eltrnity  of  Gcd,  ii.  17  ;  of  his    dominion, 

heaven,  ii.  66;  God's  pref /nee  in   it,  ii.      ii.  67  ;  and   death,  ii.    28   ;     fuccecding 

49, 117  y  our  f'.tar  of  it,  ii.  31  ;    dciira-'     this  li.c, ii.  jj.     See  heaven,  death* 


It,  111.  7. 
Curfe  and  promife,  i.   107 
Cuftom  in  Sin,  ii.  140. 
D 


aaS 


I    N    D    E     X. 


Evouceand  morning  hyrani,  i.  79. 80,81, Glory  and  death,  i.  no, u.  61.    StfcHcaT- 
;;   /;  ,  8  en.     Of  God  above  our  reafon,  n.   87; 

Sec  Chrift. 


of  Chrillin  heaven,  ii.  91 
And  grace  by  the  death  of  Chrift,  iii. 
23  ;  juftification  and  fan(5lificatl6n,  r.' 
3  ;  to  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghoft, 
ii.  16 — 41  ;  of  God  in  the  gofpel/ii. 
126  ;  and  grace  in  the  perfon  of  Chrift, 
ii.  47  ;  and  lufferings  of  Chrift,  ii.  43- 
See  Sufferings. 


"•  6,  7»  8.  ^  n-    . 

Exahation.    See  Chrift,  glory,  fuffermgs, 

&c. 
Example  of  Chrift,  ii.  139;   o^  5^»°^*'  "' 

140. 
ExceUencyof  the   Chriftian  Religion,  11. 

FAITH  in  things  unfeen,  i.  lao,  n.  119  ;  r      f  nu  -Or  -  m 

and  knowledge  of  Chrift,  i.  lO.u  love  Glory.ng  in  the  crofs  of  Chrift,  m.  i9- 
and  ioy,  i.  108  ;  and  unbelief,  ii.  1^5  ;  God  aU  &  in  all,  n.  93, 94  ;  his  abfencc.  Sec 
living  and  dead.  i.  140;  aflifted  by  fenfe,  Abfence.  His  attributes,  ii.  5i».io6, 
.  ii.  141;  its  joy.ii.  i6z-,  in  Chrift  ourfacri-  169  ;  glorified  by  Chrift,  ii.  ia6,  m.  10; 
fire,  ii.i42;audfalvation,i.ioo;of  affur-  the  avenger  of  his  faints,  11.  115. 
ance,i.  103  ;  and  fight,  i.  no,  ii.  i45  ;  Care  of  his  church,  1.  39;  condefcenfion 
triumphing  in  Chrift,  i.  14  =  for  pardon  t»  human  aftairs.u.  36  ;  to  our  worflup, 
and  fan<aification,  ii.  90 ;  faith  and  rea-  ii.  45  ;  the  Creator  and  Redeemer,  n.  55- 
fon,  ii.  87,  lOf.  Our  delight,   ii.  42;  our  defence,  i.    47; 

TaithfuhieCi'of  God's  promifes,.  ii.  40,  60,      dominion  over  the  fea,  ii.  70   ; 
X  ion  and  our  deliverance,  ii.  Ill 

Fallofangelsandmen,  ii.  24  ;  andrecov-      ^vith  the  humble,  i.  87. 

ery  of  man,  i.  i07,ii.  78.    "  Eternity,  ii.  17  ;  eternal  dominion,  ii.  67  ; 

Fears  and  doubts  fupprtft,  ii.  73.  !     everlafting  aljfence  intolerable,  11.    100, 

Feaft  of  love,  i.  68  ;  of  triumph,   iii.    at  ;      107. 

of  the  gofpcl,  i.  7,  iii.  -12,  20  ;  made  and  Far  above  his  creatures.  1.  82 
guefts  invited,  iii.  I. 1. 

Ftllowfliip.      See  Communion 


domin- 
dwelk 


34. 


food, 
,  and 


Fervency  of  devotion  defired, 

Few  faved,  ii.  158. 

Flefli  and  blood  of  Chrift    the,  beft 

iii.  17,  18  ;  our  tabernacle,  i.  no 

fpirit.Ii.  143- 
Food  fpiritual,  i.  7,  67,  68,  74,  »•  ^5- 

Feaft. 
Folly  and  madnef^  of  fin,  ii.  153. 
Forbearance.     See  Patience. 
Forgivcnefs.    See  Pardon. 
Formalitv  in  worfliip,  i.   13^'- 
Frail.     See  Life,  Health,  Forgctfulnefs,  11. 

165. 
Frailty  and  folly,  u.  32. 
Free.     See  Grace,  Election. 
Freedom  from  fin  and  mifcry  in    Heaven, 

ii.  86. 
Funeralthought.ii.  63. 

a!. 

G 

GARDEN  of  Chrift 
74- 
Garmtnt  of  faU  .-.tion, :. 
Geiullcs,  Chrift  revealed  to  them,  i.  TO,  13 
50,  iii.  13,  14-,  Abraham's    bkfung    or 
them.  i.  113,114,  »>•   ^34- 
Glorified  mr.ityrs  and   faia^s,  i,  4C,    41 
bodv,  ii.  i:c. 


See  Death,  Buri- 


'hurch  i 


7,20. 


;  the  Father, 

.  Son  and  Spirit,  iii.  26,  4P  ;  his  faithful- 
nefs  to  his  promifes,  ii.  60,  69. 

iGlory  and  defence  of  Sic.i,i\.  64  ;  his  glo- 
ries above  our  reafon,  ii.  87  ;  his  good- 
nefs,  ii.  58,  80  ;  his  grace.  See  Grace. 
Government  from  Iiim,  ii.  cxiix  ;  hoii- 
nefs,  juftice  and  fovcrcignty,  i.  80.^^ 
SeelaviAble,  ii.  26;  incomprehcnfible,  ii.  S7, 
170.  ,  ,. 

His  kingdom  fupreme,  ii.  cxv  :  his  loVc  ia 
fending  his  Son,  i.  c. 

And  our  neighbour  loved,  i.  civi. 

Our  portion  or  chief  good,  ii.  91,  64  ;  his 
power,  ii.  8o  ;  and  goodnefs,  ii.  6,  7,  8  ; 
liis  praifc.  See  Praile.  Prefence  in  life, 
and  at  death,  ii.  cxv.  See  Prefence.  Pre- 
fervcr  of  our  lives,  ii.  6,  7,  8,  xix  ;  prom- 
ife  and  truth  unchangeable,  i.  cxxxix.    . 

Sif'fit  of  him  weans  us  irom  earth,  ii.  xii  ; 
fovereign,  ii.  c'x:;. 

Tcrribls  majefty,ii.  22  ;  and  mercy,  ii.  8o-, 
his  truth,  ii.  60,  C^. 

Vengeance,  ii.  44.  62. 

Unity  and  trinity,  iii.  26 — xli. 

Hi',  wiird,  i.  s^  ;'wrath  and  mercy,!.  4^- 

Goodatis  of'cod,  ii.  58,  64.  t>ec  Grace, 
And  power  of  God,  i.  4->"-  80. 

Gofpcl  fe;;ft,  iii.  xii.  Sec  Grace,  Feaft.  In- 
:1  vit.U'on  y.nd  provihcn,  i.  7,  iii-  10 ;  times, 
''     iU:v  lk;i".diieie,  i.  x.      i>cc  tciiptare. 


INDEX. 


229 


Glorifies  God,  ii.  cxxvi  :  no  liberty  to 
fin,  i.  cvi,  cxxxii,  cxl ;  not  afnamcd  of  it, 
i.  ciii,  iii.  xix ;  and  law,  i.  94,  ii.  cxx,  cxxi, 
cxxiv  ;  finned  againft,  i.  cxviii  ;  its  dif- 
ferent fuccefs,  i.  cxix,  ii.  clxiv  ;  miniftry, 
i.  X  ;  attefted  by  miracles,  i.  cxxviii,  ii. 
cxxxvi,  cxxxvii  ;  its  glorious  efTedls,  ii. 
cxxiviii. 

Government  from  God,  ii.  149- 

Grace  and  glory  by  the  death  of  Chrift,iii. 
S3  ;  of  the  fpirit,  i.  cii,  converting,  ii, 
cxxxix  ;  in  exercife,  iii.  15  5  juftifies,  i. 
94  ;  fandlifies  and  faves,  i.  cxi ;  not  con- 
veyed by  parents,  i.  99  ;  all-fufficient  in 
duty  and  fufferings,  i.  25.  3*»  civ  ;  given 
in  Chrift,  i.  cxxxvii ;  covenant,  i.  9  ;  chil- 
dren in  it,  i.  cxiii,  cxiv  ;  and  holinefs,  i. 
cxxxii;  electing,  i.  54  ;  its  freedom^  and 
fover 


Ignorance  ?a\d  unfruitFuIn^rfs,  ii.  165 

Impenitence,  ii.  laj. 

Incarnation  of  Chrift,  i.  2,  3, 13,  60 


/  » 


Incomprehenuble  God, 

ble,  ii.  26. 
Inconftancy  of  cur  love,  ii.  20. 


and  Invlfi- 


flrength,  ii.  IZ()  ;  in  the  covenant,  i.  139; 

of  heaven  by  Chrift's  refurreetion,  i.  26  ; 

of  heaven  cur  fupport   under  trials,  ii. 

6^  ;  of  the  reriirrti5li*n,  ii.  3,  no. 
Hofanna  to  Chrift,  i.  16,  iii.  42,  Sec. 
Human  afTairs  conti'fcended  to  by  God,ii. 

46  ;  nature  of  Chrift,  i.  13,  23. 
Humble,   God  dwclHng  with,   i.  87;  en- 
lightened, i,  II,  12,  50  ;  worihip  of  Ledv- 

en,  ii.  68. 
Humiliation.      See   Chrift^   Sufllring,    Izft: 

and  prayer  public,  i.  30. 
Humility  and  pride,  i.  127  ;  and  mccknefs, 

i.  102";  in  heaven,  ii.  68. 
Hypocrify  and  fincerity,i.  136  ;  hypocrite^ 

or  almoft  chriftian,  ii.  15B. 

T 

;;ig;;;:ri'i:i2V96,ii7,ii.  96,97;  p^^LousYofouriove  to  chri^,!.  72. 

andglorvintheperfonofChrift,ii.47;'f    M^l'     ^J  ^°^^;' ?^^?^-,    -o  ^     ., 
adoptini,  i.  64  ;  perfevering,i.  2;  prom-Jews.     See  Mofes,  oofpel,  Chnft,Gent..8, 

ifes,i.  7,  9;  throne  aeceffible  by  Gh'^i^/S""'^'^^'/^''^^^St^^^^^^       ^^  ^2. 

Gratitude  for  divine  favours,  u.  cxvi. 
H 

HAPPINESS.  See  Blefled,  Heaven. 
Hardnefsofheart,  ii.  98. 

Hatred  and  love,  i.  130.  ...^^.:..^..y  "*  r;- 

Health  preferved,  ii.  6,  7,  8, 19  ;  reftored,  nlants.     See  Cl,i  dr<  n 

.         *^  ilngratitude  ccmplamed  of,  u.  74. 

H^^  and  earth,  ii.  10,  11,  53,  and  hell,  i.  Inlpiration  ^.d  Propl^ccy,  n.  15.... 
45  ;  invifible  and  holy,  i.  105  ;  medita-  Inftitution  of  the  i^ora  s  Mippcr,n:_.  i. 
don  of  it,  ii.  161  ;  joy   there  for  repent-  Infuffici^ency  of^elf-rigtatecufneis,  n    154. 
ingfinners,i.ioi-,  itsbleffednefs  andbu- Inrercemon  of  ..nrift,  u.  36,37,11 5^- 
finefs,  i.  40,41 ;  the  hope  of  it  our  fup-  Invitation  of  Cnnft  anfwered,!.  70;  ox  the 
port,  ii.  56  ;  fts  profpe^  makes  death      goipel,  1.  79,  127,  lu-  i3,,iO- 
cafy,ii.  66;  worfhipof  it  humble,  ii..  68  ;  John  the  baptift  s  mellage,i.  50. 
freedom  from  fin  and  mifery  there,  ii.  Jofliua,  Aaron  and  Mofes,  n   124. 
86  •  hoped  for  by  Chrift's  refurreaion,'Joy,  Faith  and  Love,  1.  108;  cf  faith,  11, 
i   26  •  infured  and  prepared  for,  i.  27  ;       162  ;  carnalpartcd  with,u.  10,  11  ;  hcav- 
Chrifi's  dwelling  place,  i.  76,  ii.  91  ;  fight      euly  upon  earth,  1.  1 35,  n.  30,  J  >  j    pir- 
of  God  and  Chrift  there,  ii.  23  i  defired,      itual  reftortd,  n.  73  ;  bee  more  in  xJJ.g/jf, 
ii    68  I       Comfort. 

Heaveniy-mindednefs,  ii.  57  ;  joy  on  earth,  Judgment  day  i.  45, 65,  89.  90 ;  and  Hell, 
ii.  15,  30,  59.  I     "•  62  ;  Chrdt  coming^to  it,  1.  61. 

Hell  and  death,  ii.  2  ;  and  judgment,  i.  45,  Juftlce,  &c.  of  God,  '-J^-  v    r  -.t. 

I07,ii.62;  or  the  vengeance  of  God,  ii.  Juftification,  i.   14;  See  P.r.on  :  bv  f^ith 
22,  44  ;  the  holy  fear  of  it,ii,  107. 

Hezekiah's  fong,  ii.  55- 

Holy.     See  fpirit. 

Holinefs.     See  Grace,  Spiritual,  San(£lifica-  ^^^„        ,    •,        c  rM.  -i  • 

tion      AndfovereigntyofGod,i.82,86;T7^lNGDOAI  and  titksof  Chrni  ..  13; 
and  grace,!.  13a,  140  ;  its  chara^ers,  i.  K  of  Chnft  among  men,  ..  21,  65  ;  ot 
S        ,       o  >   t    >     ^  ^      Godeternal,!.  68;  iupieine.  II.  IT-:. 

Honour  vain,  ii.  lOi ;  to  magiftrates,  ii.  149.  Knowledge  .nd  faith  in  Cnnft,i,  103  ;  fav- 
Hope  of  the  Uving,  i.  88  ;  gives  light  and      ing  trom  God,  mi,  1 2,  93- 


not  bv  works,  i.  94, 109  •  S.mctification; 
i.  7,  20,  80,  25,  ii.  90  ;  and  glory,  i.  3. 

K 


230 


INDEX. 


LAMB  that  was  flaln,  i.  i,  25^  62  ;  See 
Chrlft. 

Law  convinces  of  fin,  i.  15;  condemns,!. 
94;  and  gofpcl,  ii.  120,  121,124;  and 
gofpel  tinned  againft,i.  128. 

Lcvitical  pricfthood  fulfilled  in  Chrift.ii.  12. 

Life  frail  and  fuccceding  eternity,  ii.  S5  ( 
prefcrvcd,  ii.  6,  7,8,  19;  fliort,  frail, 
miferable,  i.  81,  ii.  39,  58  ;  the  day  of 
j;race  and  hope,  i.  88. 

Light  and  Salvation  by  Jefus  Chrlfl,  i.  50; 
in  darknefs  by  the  prefence  of  God,  ii. 
54;  given  to  the  blind,  i.  11,  12. 

I.jng-Sufferance.     See  Patience. 

Lord  Jefua  at  his  own  table,  i.  66,  iii.  15  ; 
fupper,  preaching,  and  baptifm,  ii.  141  ; 
iupper  inftituted,  iii.  i  ;  day,  ii.  72;  de- 
lightful, ii.  14;  table  provided  for,  iii 
20.     See  more  in  Chrift. 

Love   of  Chrirt  unchangeable,   i.   I4>  39 
flied  abroad  in  the  l-jart,i.  135  ;  its  ban- 
quet,  i.    68,  iii.  13;  of  Chrilt  in   words 
and  deeds,  i.  77  ;  of  ChriH:  in  flrength 
j.  78.;  unfeen,  i.  108  ;  to  Chrift,  ii.  ico 
to   God   picafaat  and   powerful,  ii.  38 
and  hatred,  i.  130  ;  faith  and  joy,  i.  108 
and  chr.riry,  i.   i;^3  ;  of  God  in  fending 
his  Son,  i.  lOO,  ii.  103,  104;  to  God  and 
to  our  neighbour,  i.  ir6;  religion   vain 
without  it,  i.  134  ;  peace  and  meeknefs, 
j.  102;  of  ChriiVs  dying,  iii.   4,22;  to 
God  inconftant,  11.  20  ;  to  the  creatures 
dangerous,  ii.  48  ;  difkinguiihiug,  i.  ii, 
12,  ii.  06,97. 

M 

MADNESS,  folly,  and  diiT:ernper  of  fin, 
ii.  153.  ■ 

Magiflratcs  honoured,  ii.  149. 

Majefly  of  God  terrible,  ii.  22,  62. 

Malice  and  love,  i.  130. 

Man  faved  and  angsis  punlfhed,  ii.  96,  97  ; 
mortal  and  vain,  i.  82  ;  his  fall  and  re- 
covery, i.  107. 

Alartyrdom,  i.  14,  ii.  4. 

Martyrs  gloriiied,  i.  40,  41. 

Mary  the  virgin's  long,  i.  60. 

Mediator  the  v/ay  to  the  throne  of  grace, 
ii.  108. 

Meditation  of  heaven,  ii.  162  ;  and  retire- 
ment, ii.  122. 

Memor}'-  weak,  ii.  165. 

Memorial  of  our  abfent  Lord,  iii.  6. 

Mercies  national,  ii.  i,  iii.  See  grace, 
wrath,  thanks. 

Mefiiah  bom,  i.  60  ;  come, ii.  il. 


Michael's  war  with  the  dragon,  i.  j?. 

Minifters  commillion,  i.  128. 

Miniftry  of  angels,  ii.  18  ;  of  the  gofpcl,  i. 
10. 

Mifery  and  fin  baniflied  from  heaven,  ii. 
86  ;  and  fliortnefs  of  life,  ii.  39  ;  with- 
out God  in  the  world,  il  56  ;  of  finners, 
fee  linner,  death,  hell. 

Morning  and  evening  fongs,  i.  79,  80,  8r, 
ii.6,  7,  8. 

Mortality  and  vanity  of  man,  i.  82. 

Mortification  to  the  world  by  the  fight  of 
God,  ii.  41  ;  by  the  crofs  of  Chrift,  ii. 
9,  iii.  7. 

Mofes  and  Chrift,  i.  49, 118  ;  dying,  ii.49; 
Aaron  and  Jofliua,  ii.  124. 

Mourning.     See  complaint,  repentance. 

My fteries  revealed,  i  11,12. 
N 

"VTATIGNAL  mercies  and  thanks,  ii.  i, 

Nativity  of  Chrift,  i.  2,  3,  13. 

Nature   and  grace,  i.  104;  corrupt  from 

Adam,  i.  57,  ii.  128. 
Neighbour  and  God  loved,  i.  116. 
New  covenant   fealed,  iii.  3  ;  promifes,  i. 

7  ;  fong,  i.  I ;  creature,  i.  9  ;  teftament 

in  the  blood   of  Chrift,  iii.  3 ;  creation, 

i.  95,  130;  birth,  i.  95. 
O 

OBEDIENCE  evangelical,  i.  140, 143. 
Old  age,  and  death  of  the  unconvert- 
ed, i.  91. 
OiTence  not  to  be  given,  i.  126. 
Ofiices  and  operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
ii.  133  ;  and  of  Chrift,  i.  146,  150,  ii.  132. 
Olive-tree,  the  wild  and  good,  i.  114. 
Ordinances.     See  worfliip.  Lord's  fupper. 
Original  iin,  i.  57.     See  Adam,  nature. 
P 

PAINS,  comforts  under  them,  ii.  50. 
Paradife  on  earth,  ii.  30,  59. 
Pardon,  a  fufliciency  of  it,  ii.  85  ;  and  con- 

feffion,  i.  131 ;  and  ftrength  from  Chrift, 

iii.  24  ;  bought  at  a  dear  price,  iii.  4 ; 

and  fanctification  by  faith,  i.   9,  ii.  90 ; 

brought  to  our  fenfes,  iii.  11. 
Parents  and  children,  i.  113,  114;  convey 

not  grace,  ii.  99. 
Paftover  Chrfft  is  ours,  ii.  155. 
Paftion.  See  Chrift,  fufferings,  anger,  love. 
Patience  under  affli(Stions,  i.  5, 129,  ii.  109; 

of  God   producing  repentance,   ii.  74, 

105.  .        V  .. 

Peace  of  confcience,  ii.  57;  and  contCB- 

tion,  i.  130.    See  comfort,  joy. 


INDEX, 


Perfedlons  of  God,  li.  i66, 169  ;  perfever- 

ing  grace,!.  2,6,  32,  48,  Ji,  138. 
Perfon  of  Chrift  glorious    and  gracious,  i 

Perfecution,  courage  under  it,  1. 14. 

Pharilee  and  Publican,  i-  131- 

Pilgrimage  of  the  faints,  ii.  53. 

Pleafure  of  a  good  confcience,  ii.  57  ;  of 
religion,  ii.  30,  59  ;  finful  forfaken,  ii. 
10,11   ;  their  vanity  and  danger,  ii.  101. 

PoverLy  of  Spirit,  i.  102,  127. 

Power  of  God,  i.  86  ;  and  wifdom  in  Chrift 
crucified,  ii.  126,  iii.  10  ;  and  goodnefs 
of  God  awful,  i.  42,  ii-  80. 

Praife  imperfed:  on  earth,  ii.  5  ;  for  daily 
pFOtedUon  and  prefervation,  ii.  6,  7,  8 ; 
from  angels,  ii.  27  ;  from  the  creation, 
ii.  71 ;  to  the  Redeemer,  ii.  5,  21,29,  25^ 
70  ;  to  the  Trinity,  iii.  26 — 41 ;  for  cre- 
ation and  redemption,  ii.  :iS' 

Prayer  and  praife,  i.  i ;  for  deliverance 
anfwered,  i.  30. 

Preaching,  baptifm,  and  the  Lord's  fupper, 
ii.  141- 

Predeftination.     See  eledlion. 

Preparation  for  death,  i.  27.    See  death. 

Prefumption  and  defpair,  i.   iij.  ii.  156, 

^•57-  .  .... 

Prefence  of  God  in  worflnp,  ii.  45  ;  light 
in  darknefs,  ii.  54  ;  in  death,  i,  19,  ii 
31, 49, iii.  14;  in  life  and  death,  ii.  117; 
or  abfence  of  Chrift,  ii.  50  ;  of  Chrift 
in  worfhip,  i.  66,  ii.  15,  16,  iii.  15  ;  of 
God  our  life,  ii.  93,  94,  100. 

Prefervation  of  this  world,  ii.  13  ;  of  our 
graces,  i.  51;  of  our  lives,  ii.  6,  7,  8,  19 

Pride  and  humility,  i.  11,  12,  127. 

Priefthood  levitical  ending  in  Chrift,  ii.  I3 : 
of  Ghrift,  ii.  118. 

Prodigal  repenting,!.  123. 

Profit  and  unprofitablenefs,  i.  1 18,  ii.  165 

Promifed  MelBah  born,  i.  60, 107, 134. 

Promifes  of  the  covenant,  i.  9,  39,  107. 
See  Scripture.  And  truth  of  God  un- 
changeable, i.  139  ;  our  fecurity,  li.  40, 
60,  69. 

Prophecies  and  types  of  Chrift,  ii.  135  ; 
and  infpiration,  ii.  150. 

Profpcrity  and  adverfity,  i.  5  ;  vain,  ii 
56,101. 

PrcteiEtion  from  fpiritual  enemies,  ii.  82; 
of  the  church,  i.  8,  22,  23.     See  Church. 

Providence,  ii.  46 ;  executed  by  Chrift,  i 
I  ;  over  afftiAions  and  death,  i.  83  ;  its 
darknefs,  ii.  109  ;  profpcrous  and  affli(^-! 
ire,  i.  5.  I 


Provifion.    See  Gofpel,  Lord's  Table. 
Public  Ordinances.     Sec  Worfuip. 
Publican  and  Pharifee,  i.  131. 
Punifliment  for  fin.    See  Hell,  i.  lOO,  iio. 
R 

RACE  Chriftian,  i.  48,ii.  53- 
Reafon  feeble,  ii.  87  i    carnal  hum- 
bled, i.  II,  12. 

Recovery  from  iicknefs,i.  S5- 

Reconciliation  to  God  in  Chrift,  ii.  148. 

Redemption  in  Chrift,  i.  97,  98,  ii.  78  ;  and 
protection,  ii.  82  ;  by  price,  iii.  4  ;  and 
by  power;  ii.  29.     See  Chrift. 

Regeneration,  i.  95,  ii.  130.  Sec  Eleclion, 
Adoption,  San<fi:iiication. 

Religion  negleaed,  ii.  32  ;  vain  without 
love,  i.  134;  chriftian,  the  excellency  of 
it,ii.  131  ;  revealed.  See  Gofpel,  Scrip- 
ture. 

Remembrance  of  Chrift,  iii.  6. 

Repenting  prodigal,  i.  123. 

Repentance  from  God's  goodnefs  and  pa- 
tience, ii.  74,  105  ;  and  humiliation,  i. 
87  ;  at  the  crofs  of  Chrift,  ii.  9'  lO'^*' 
and  impenitence,  ii.  125;  gives  Joy  to 
Heaven,  i.  loi. 

Refignation.     See  SubmifTion. 

Refurredtion,  i.  6.  ii.  102.  no.  See  Death, 
Chrift,  Heaven. 

Retirement  and  meditation,  ii.  22. 

Returns  and  backfildings,  ii.  20. 

Revelation  of  Chrift.     See  Gentile,  Gofpel. 

Revenge  and  love,  i.  130. 

Rich  linner  dying,  i.  24,  ii.  5^. 

Riches  their  vanity,  ii.  56,  lOi. 

Righteoufncfs,  and  ftrcngth  in  Chrift,  i.  84, 
85,97,98;  of  Chrift  valuable,  i.  169; 
our  robe,  i.  7,  20  ;  and  felf-righte&ufncfs, 
i.  131;  our  own  infufHcient,  ii.  154. 
S 

SABBATH  delightful,  ii.  14. 
Sacrament.     See  Baptifm,  Lord's  Sup- 
per. 

Sacrifice  of  Chrift,  ii.  142 ;  and  intercef- 
fion,  ii.  n8. 

Safety  of  the  church,  i.  8,  22,  23. 

Saints.  See  Church,  Spiritual.  _  God  their 
avenger,  ii.  115  ;  and  hypocrites,  i.  136. 
140;  their  example,  ii.  14c  ;  charadters 
of  them,  i.  143;  in  hand  of  Chrift,  i. 
138  ;  fecurity,  ii.  64  ;  beloved  in  Chrift, 
i.  54  ;  adopted,  i.  64  ;  death  and  burial, 
ii.  3 ;  in  glory,  i.  40,  41;  communion, 
iii.  2. 

Salvation,  ii.  88  ;  of  the  worft  of  finners,  i. 
104 ;  by  grace,  i.  Hi  j  in  Chrilt,  i,  137- 


273 


INDEX. 


Sfc  Chrift,  Crofs,  Grace,  Heaven,  Light,  Sorrow.     See  Repentance.     Comfort  un- 
Kcdccmcr,  Pightcoufntfs.  I     der  it,  ii.  50,  69  ;  for  the  dead  relieved, 

fanc^ilic.ition,  juftitication  and  glory,  i.  3  ;l     ii.  .3. 

rti)d  jiardon,  i.  9  ;  through  faith,  ii.  90.  jSovcrtignty,  i.   86.     Sec  Grace,  Eledlion, 

Satan  Mid  Chnft  at  enmity,  i.  107  ;  his  va-;     God. 

■  >us    temptation"^,  ii.    156,  157;    con-Soul  feparate.     Sec  Death,  Heaven,  Hell. 


quercd  by  Chrift,  ii.  89.     See  Devil. 
.' cripture,i.  3J!,ii.  1 19.     See  Gofptl. 
S(.a  under  the  dominion  of  God,  ii.  70. 
ScHiingaiid  witntiliiig  fpirit,  i.  144. 
^■c^■ure  a!.d  awakened  fnmcr,  i.  115. 
i^ccurity  in  the  promifcs,  ii.  40,  60,  69. 
Scekinj;  after  Chrift,  i.  67  ;   71. 
Sdf-Rjghtec'ji'nefs,  i.   131  :  infufficient,  ii 

IC4. 
Senlc  .-xfll  Hi  no;  our  faith,  ii.  141. 
PcnlV.^l  GLlight?  dangerous,  ii.  11,  12,  48. 
crpent  brazen,  i.  112. 
i.rphcrd,  Chrirt  and  Jiis  paPiUrcs  i.  67. 
.  ;-.ortnels,  frailty  and  miiery  of  life,  i.  37 

ii.39,  ."iS. 
EicVnefs  and  recovcrv,  i.  JS- 
bight  of  Gcd  mortiiles  us  to   tlie  world,  ii. 

41;  of  Ch'ifl:  bcatlfick,  ii.  16,  75;  and 

faith,!.  1 .0,  120,  ii.  1  29,  145  ;  of  Chrift 

mrikcs  death  eafy,  iii.  14. 
Simeon's  fong,  i.  19,  iii.  14. 
Sinai  and  Sion,  ii.  152. 


Sincerity  and  hvpocrify,  i.  136. 

Sin  the  canfe  of  Chrill's  death,  ii.  81  ;  and 

niifery  bani{l:ed  from  heaven,  i.  105,  ii. 

86  ;  original,  i.  .J7  ;  pardoned  and  lub- 

dued,  i.  9,  104,  ii.  90;  indwelling,  i.  115; 

its  power,  iliid.  ii.  86  ;  the  ruin  of  angels 

and  nicn.ii.  24;  cuftom  in  it,  ii.  160; 

folly,  m.idnefs   and  diftcmper  of  it,  ii. 

153  ;  conviction  of  it  by  the  law,  i.  iij-JTempted,  Chrift's  compafllon  to  them,  i. 

a;^a:nft  the  law  and  j'ofpel,  i.  it8  ;  cru-i      125. 

cific^dji.  106  ;  dcccitfulncis  of  it,  ii.  ijo.  Terrours  of  death  to  the  unconverted,  i. 
Sinning  and  repenting,  ii.  20.  |     9r. 

Sinful  plcafure?- foiTakcn,  ii.  10,  II.  Teflament-Ncw,   in  the  blood  of  Chriftj 

l^inner   vileft  favcd,   ii.   J  04;    and  faints!     iii.  3. 

death,  ii.  121 ;  invited  to  Chrift,  i.  127  ;|Thankrgiving  for  vicftory,  ii.  iii ;  for  mcr- 


Spirit  breathed  after,  1.  74;  h.  34;  water 

and  blood,   iii.  9;  his   oflSces,  ii.   133; 

witntfling  and  fcaling,  i.  144;  its  fruits, 

i.  102. 
Spiritual  enemies, deliverance,  i.  47,  ii.  65, 

82  ;  warfare,  ii.  77  ;  pilgrimage,  ii.  S3  » 

apjiarel,  i.  7,  20  ;  race,  i.48  ;  floth  and 

diiilnefs,  ii.  25,  34  ;  joy,  ii.  73,  75  ;  meat, 

drink  and   clothing,  i.    7  ;    food.     Sec 

Feaft. 
State  of  nature  and  grace,  i.  104. 
Storm.     See  Thunder. 
Strength  from  heaven,  i.  15, 32,  48 ;  right- 

eouihcfs  and  pardon  in  Chrift,  i.  84,  85, 

iii.  24. 
Submiflion  and  deliverance,  i.  129  ;  to  af- 

fliiHions,  i.  5,  ii.  109. 
•Succefs  of  :he   gofpel,  i.   11,   la,  119,  ii. 

144-  ^ 

.Sufferings  for  Chrift,  ii.  loi.    See  Chrift. 
Supper  of  the  l^ord  inftituted,  iii.  I ;  bap- 

tilm  and  preaching,  ii.  112. 
Support  under  trials,  ii.  50,  6s- 
Sympathy  of  Chrift,  i.  125. 
T 

TABLE  of  the  Lord.     See  Lord. 
Temptations,  hope    under   them,  i. 
139  ;  of  the  world,ii.  loi  ;  of  the  devil, 
ii.  65,   156,   157;    and  dtfertion  com- 
plained of,  ii.  163. 


excluded  hcaveu, 

terrible,  i.  91,  ii.  2. 
Sioth  fpiii*.!ial  complained  of,  ii, 
Society  in  hca\'en  bleircd.ii.  53. 
fon   co'Kil  with   the  Fattier,  ii. 

Chrift. 
Sons  of  God,  i.   64, 

borii,  i.  54. 


IC4,  105 


143;    clccl 


his 


death}     cie5,  ii.  116;  national, ii. 

Throne  of  grace.     See  Grace,  Thunderer. 
2 J.  God,  ii.  62. 

Time  redeemed,  i.  88  ;  ours  and  eternity 
52.     See      God'?,  11.67. 

Tree  of  life,  iii.  8  ;  and  river  of  love,  iii. 
and  ncw-i      20. 

[Trinity  praifed,  iii.  26 — 41. 
Ecvg  of  angr-ls,  i.  3  ;  of  Simeon,  i.  19,  iii.jTriah  on  earth  and  hope  of  heaven,  ii.  66. 
14  ;  of  Ztchariab,  i.  50;  of  Mnfes  and  Tiiumphs  over  death,!.  6,  ii.  no  ;  or  faith 


the  La: 


of  Solomon  yiaraplu  a»ed; 
luc  Virgin  Mary,  i.  60. 


56;  of  Hezckiah,  i.  53;      in  Chrift,  i.  14  ;  at   a   feaft,  ui,  ai ;  o! 
66 — 78  ;  of!     Chrift  over  our  enemies,  i.  28. 
'Truft.     See  Faith. 


INDEX. 


233 


Truth  and  proRihes  of  God  unchangeable, 
i.    139,  ii.    60,69;  types,    ii.    12;    and 
prophecies  of  Chrifl,  ii.  135. 
V 

VAIN  profperity,  ii.  56,  iot. 
Vahie  of  Chrift  and  his  righteoufutfs, 
i.  109. 

Vanity  and  mortality  of  man,  i.  8s  ;  of 
youth,  i.  89,  90  ;  of  the  creatures,  ii. 
146. 

Vi<5lory,  a  thankfgiving  for  it,  ii.  3  ;  over 
death,  i.  17  ;  fin  and  forrcw,  i.  14  ;  of 
Chriil  over  Satan,  i.  58,  ii.  S9.  See  en- 
emies. 

Virtues  chriftian,  ii.  161.  See  hclinefs, 
love,  faint,  fpiritual. 

Unbelief  and  faith,  i.  100.  ii.  125  ;  punifli- 
cd,  i.  118. 

Uncharitablenefs  and  charity,  i.  126. 

Unconverted  ftate,  ii.  159  ;  death  terrible 
to  them,  i.  91. 

Unfruitfulnefs,ii.  165. 

Unfandlified  affections,  ii.  165. 

Unfeen  things,  faith  in  them,  i.  120. 
W 

WANDERING  affea:ions,ii.  20 ;  thc'ts 
in  wcrfhip,  i.  136. 
Warfare  Chriftian,  ii.  77. 
Water  the  fpirit,  and  the  blood,  iii.  9. 
Weak  faints  encouraged  by  Chrift,  i.  125; 

by  the  church,  i.  126. 
Weaknefs,  our  o\vu,aiid  Chrift  our  ftrcngth, 
i.  15. 


Wifdom  and  power  of  God  in  Chrifl:  cru- 
cified, iii.  10  ;  carnal  humbled,  i.  11,  12. 

Witncfljug  and  fcaling  fpirit,  i.  144. 

Word  of  God,  i.  ^^  ;  preaching,  i.  10,  119. 
See  gofpel,  fcripturc. 

World,  crucifixion  to  it  by  the  crofs,  iii.  7; 
the  temptations  of  it,  ii.  107  ;  its  end,  ii. 
164;  mortification  to  it  by  the  fight  of 
God,  ii.  41  ;  its  creation,  ii.  147  ;  pre- 
fcrvation,  ii.  13. 

Worfliip  of  heaven  humble,  ii.  68  ;  profit- 
able, ii.  123  ;  condefcended  to  by  God, 
ii.  ss  *»  Chrift  prefcnt  at  it,  i.  66,  ii.  15, 
16,  iii.  15  ;  accepted  through  Chrifl,  ii. 
^6,  37  ;  formality  in  it,  i.  136  ;  delight- 
fuljii.  14,  15,  16,17. 

Wrath  and  mercy  of  God,  i.  42,  ii.  80.  See 
God,  hell. 

Y 

YOKE  of  Chrifl  eafy,i.  127. 
Youth,  its  vanities,  i.  89,  90 ;  advifed, 
i.  91. 

Z 

ZECHARIAH's  fong,  and  John's  mefT- 
age,  i.  5C. 
Zeal  in  the  chriflian  race,  i.  48,  ii.  129; 
and  love,  i.  14  ;  for  the  gofpel,  i.  103,  ii. 
4  ;  the  want  of  it,  ii.  25  ;  againft  fin,  ii. 
106  ;  for  God,  ii.  116. 
Zion,  her  glory  and  defence,  ii.  64.  Sec 
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